🍅 Caprese Salad 🧀
This Italian classic is summer on a plate! Juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil—drizzled with golden balsamic glaze—create a dish that’s simple, stunning, and bursting with flavor. Perfect for light lunches, elegant appetizers, or when you need a taste of the Mediterranean in minutes.
But let’s be honest—some Caprese salads miss the mark. Maybe the tomatoes are bland. Maybe the cheese is rubbery. Or worst of all—it’s just a pile of ingredients with zero magic.
So what’s the secret to a Caprese salad that sings?
It all comes down to three Italian-approved tricks: the tomato selection, the cheese quality, and one surprise ingredient that elevates the balsamic drizzle.
Ready to make a dish that’ll transport you to a Tuscan villa?
Let’s slice, stack, and savor this colorful masterpiece!
INGREDIENTS :
- 4 large ripe tomatoes (heirloom or vine-ripened)
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella (buffalo mozzarella for extra luxury)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
- Flaky sea salt & freshly ground black pepper
Optional boosters:
- 1 tsp honey (for the glaze)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
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