Caprese Salad with Crusty Bread
A fresh, vibrant Italian classic, simple yet exquisitely flavorful.
⏱️ 15 min🍽️ Serves 1
🔥 380 kcal💪 18g protein🍚 35g carbs🥑 18g fat🌾 4g fibreper serving
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Ingredients
- 🧀250 g fresh mozzarella
- 🍅4 ripe tomatoes
- 🌿1 bunch fresh basil
- 🫒2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 🍯1 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 🧂 sea salt
- 🌶️ freshly ground black pepper
- 🥖1 loaf crusty bread
Pro tips
- Use the freshest, ripest tomatoes and high-quality mozzarella for the best flavor.
- Balsamic glaze can be store-bought or easily made by reducing balsamic vinegar in a saucepan.
- For an extra touch, toast the crusty bread lightly before serving.
- Gently tear the basil leaves instead of cutting to prevent bruising and preserve their aroma.
Method
- 1Slice the fresh mozzarella and ripe tomatoes into approximately 1/4-inch thick rounds.
- 2Arrange the alternating slices of mozzarella and tomato on a large platter or individual plates, slightly overlapping.
- 3Tuck fresh basil leaves between the mozzarella and tomato slices.
- 4Drizzle generously with extra virgin olive oil.
- 5Lightly season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- 6Finish with a delicate drizzle of balsamic glaze over the salad.
- 7Serve immediately with slices of crusty bread on the side for dipping.