Tomato Mozzarella Basil Salad (Print Version)

Layer ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil with olive oil and balsamic glaze for a refreshing Italian-inspired side.

# What You 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 - 1–2 tbsp balsamic glaze

→ Seasonings

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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Arrange alternating slices of tomato and mozzarella on a large platter, slightly overlapping each piece.
02 - Tuck fresh basil leaves between the tomato and mozzarella slices.
03 - Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the salad, followed by the balsamic glaze.
04 - Sprinkle with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately as a side or appetizer.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It comes together in ten minutes but tastes like something from an Italian countryside terrace
  • The balsamic glaze adds this sweet tangy finish that makes people ask exactly what you did differently
02 -
  • Cold mozzarella from the fridge can mute the flavors, let it sit on the counter for about twenty minutes before slicing
  • The balsamic glaze shouldn't be thick like syrup but it should coat the back of a spoon
03 -
  • Slice everything on a slight angle, it makes the pieces look larger and more elegant on the platter
  • Let the assembled salad sit for five minutes before serving so the flavors can start mingling
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