Easy Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze | Ready in 10 Minutes

Fresh and easy Caprese salad with balsamic glaze - perfect summer appetizer with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil. Ready in just 10 minutes for a quick, elegant dish!

| By Tyla

Prep

10 min

Cook

N/A

Total

10 min

Servings

4 servings

Ingredients


Instructions

  1. 1

    If using larger tomatoes, slice them into 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick rounds or wedges. If using cherry or grape tomatoes, simply halve them.

  2. 2

    Gently drain fresh mozzarella balls. Halve or quarter bocconcini, or slice larger mozzarella to similar thickness as tomatoes.

  3. 3

    Tear or roughly chop fresh basil leaves.

  4. 4

    Arrange tomato slices or halves artfully on a serving platter or individual plates.

  5. 5

    Distribute the mozzarella amongst the tomatoes on the platter.

  6. 6

    Scatter torn basil leaves generously over the tomatoes and mozzarella.

  7. 7

    Evenly drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the entire salad.

  8. 8

    Lightly sprinkle with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

  9. 9

    Drizzle balsamic glaze generously over the salad.

  10. 10

    Serve immediately.


Notes

Tips for Success

  • Simple, elegant, and bursting with freshness
  • Comes together in mere minutes
  • Perfect appetizer, side dish, or light lunch
  • Celebrates the best of seasonal ingredients
  • Versatile and pairs well with many dishes

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Can become watery if dressed too early
  • Basil wilts quickly once dressed
  • Tomatoes lose flavor when chilled excessively
  • Low-quality ingredients can ruin the dish
  • Too much balsamic glaze can overwhelm flavors

Nutrition (per serving)

280-320 kcal

Calories