Caprese Salad Tomato Mozzarella (Printable)

Tomato and mozzarella layered with basil, olive oil, and balsamic glaze for a fresh, flavorful dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 3 large ripe tomatoes, sliced
02 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves

→ Dairy

03 - 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced

→ Condiments

04 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
05 - 1 to 2 tbsp balsamic glaze

→ Seasonings

06 - Sea salt, to taste
07 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Place alternating slices of tomato and mozzarella on a large platter with slight overlap.
02 - Insert fresh basil leaves between the tomato and mozzarella slices.
03 - Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil evenly over the arrangement, followed by balsamic glaze.
04 - Sprinkle with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper according to taste.
05 - Present immediately as a side dish or light appetizer.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Ready in 10 minutes flat, no cooking required, just pure fresh flavor.
  • It's elegant enough for guests but casual enough for a Tuesday lunch.
  • The combination of warm tomato, cool cheese, and peppery basil tastes like a real conversation between three perfect ingredients.
02 -
  • Room-temperature tomatoes taste infinitely better than cold ones—pulling them from the fridge dulls their sweetness, so let them sit out for a bit before slicing.
  • Mozzarella releases its best flavor when it's not ice-cold, so don't keep it in the coldest part of your fridge or pull it straight from a cold platter.
03 -
  • Slice your tomatoes and mozzarella about the same thickness so they feel balanced on the plate and cook at the same imaginary rate.
  • If basil leaves are large, tear them; if small, leave whole—this isn't about uniform size, it's about what feels right in your mouth.
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