Description
A simple recipe for a fresh Caprese salad featuring strawberries, mozzarella, basil, and a balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 pound fresh mozzarella (bocconcini or sliced), drained
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, for glaze)
- Pinch of salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the balsamic glaze: Pour the balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan. Add sugar if using. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and let it simmer gently for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vinegar coats the back of a spoon. It should reduce by about half. Remove from heat and let it cool; it will thicken as it cools.
- Arrange the ingredients: On a serving platter or individual plates, alternate slices of mozzarella, strawberry slices, and whole basil leaves.
- Season: Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle: Just before serving, drizzle the cooled balsamic glaze over the salad.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For store-bought glaze, look for a thick balsamic reduction.
- If you use large mozzarella balls, slice them about 1/4 inch thick.
- You can assemble the salad components ahead of time but wait to drizzle the glaze until serving.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Salad
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 14
- Cholesterol: 50