CAPRESE SALAD
Sweet sticky balsamic glaze drizzled over vine ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil makes this an elegant dish, great for a side dish or a light lunch.
Ingredients
- 1 tomato large, sliced
- 1 oz fresh mozzarella sliced thin
- 4 leaves basil large
- ⅓ cup balsamic
- 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- dash black pepper fresh ground
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, over medium heat, simmer balsamic vinegar until it reduces by half and becomes thick enough to coat the spoon. Set aside to cool⅓ cup balsamic
- Slice tomato into 4 slices. Slice mozzarella into 4 slices.1 tomato, 1 oz fresh mozzarella
- Layer tomato, mozzarella and 1 basil leaf. Repeat to form 2 layers. Drizzle with 1/2 tbsp olive oil and balsamic glaze. Add a small amount of cracked black pepper.1 tomato, 1 oz fresh mozzarella, 4 leaves basil, ⅓ cup balsamic, 1 tbsp olive oil, dash black pepper
- Repeat step 3 to form second portion1 tomato, 1 oz fresh mozzarella, 4 leaves basil, ⅓ cup balsamic, 1 tbsp olive oil, dash black pepper
Notes
CAL 141 CARB 8.4G FAT 9.7G PROTEIN 3.8G
OPTION
This can be made with 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half. Cut mozzarella into chunks close to the size of the halved cherry tomatoes. Cut basil leaves and sprinkle over tomato and mozzarella. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Finish with a dash of black pepper.