Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze
A fresh and vibrant Caprese salad featuring half a ball of mozzarella and ripe tomatoes, drizzled with sweet balsamic glaze. This Italian-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs fresh mozzarella ball, ripe tomatoes, sliced, fresh basil leaves into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1/2 ball (about 4 oz) fresh mozzarella ball
- 2 medium ripe tomatoes, sliced
- 10 fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Combine 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer for 6-8 minutes until reduced by half and syrupy. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Step 2: On a serving plate, arrange 1/2 ball (about 4 oz) sliced fresh mozzarella alternating with 2 medium sliced ripe tomatoes and scatter 10 fresh basil leaves between.
- Step 3: Drizzle 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil evenly over the salad, then season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
- Step 4: Finish by drizzling the cooled balsamic glaze over the entire salad just before serving.
