Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze

Easy Caprese Salad Recipe. This classic Italian salad is made with tomatoes, cheese and fresh basil with a balsamic glaze drizzled over the salad.

Serve the salad as a side with Chicken Parmesan or the easy Baked Thighs with a side of mashed potatoes.

what is a Caprese salad?

A traditional Caprese salad originates from Italy. It is made with sliced fresh tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese that’s sliced and fresh basil then drizzled with oil and a balsamic glaze.

We take this salad to a whole new level by adding minced garlic to the dressing along with Romaine lettuce and Italian seasoning, it truly completes the salad.

how to make a Caprese salad-

Salads truly don’t get any easier than this one. Not only is the salad super easy to make, but it’s also so beautiful to serve and tastes just as phenomenal!

• If using a log of cheese, slice the mozzarella. We really like mini mozzarella balls and I just halve those.
• Halve the tomatoes and cut the onions thin.
• If you’ll be adding Romaine, chop the Romaine or add it as a bed of lettuce.
• In a bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic and Italian seasoning.
• Drizzle the oil mixture over the ingredients. Season with salt and pepper.
• Drizzle balsamic glaze over the salad.
• Enjoy, friends.

I’ve tried many Caprese salads and was never a big fan. We went out to eat to BJ’s restaurant and they served it with mini cheese balls and Romaine and I just loved the combination. I was hooked and think you will be too! 🙂

Other great salad recipes:

• Tomato Cheese Salad– Tomato salad with cheese and a light dressing.
• Chicken Salad Over Mixed Greens– Chicken salad with a balsamic glaze.
• Cabbage Cucumber Tomato Salad– The best light and delicious salad.
• Quinoa Spinach Salad– Simple spinach salad with a simple dressing.

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Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze

This classic Italian Caprese salad is made with tomatoes, cheese and fresh basil with a balsamic glaze drizzled over the salad.

Prep Time5 mins

Total Time5 mins

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: caprese salad

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 92

Author: Valentina's Corner

Ingredients

• 3 oz mini mozzarella cheese, halved
• 3 tbsp red onion, sliced thin
• 2 romaine leaves, cut
• 2 medium tomatoes, cubed
• 3 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1-2 garlic cloves, minced
• balsamic glaze, to taste

Instructions

• Finely sliced onions. Cube tomatoes into equal sizes. Chop basil. Cut mini cheese in half or slice.
• In a bowl, combine the garlic, oil and Italian seasoning. Add to salad and mix.
• Drizzle with balsamic glaze.
• Serve.

Nutrition Facts

Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze

Amount Per Serving

Calories 92 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Fat 7g11%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Cholesterol 8mg3%

Sodium 20mg1%

Potassium 191mg5%

Carbohydrates 4g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 5g10%

Vitamin A 1835IU37%

Vitamin C 10.1mg12%

Calcium 94mg9%

Iron 0.5mg3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.