Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of fresh strawberries, creamy mozzarella, aromatic basil, and tangy balsamic glaze with this easy-to-make Balsamic Strawberry Caprese salad. Perfect for a light and refreshing appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 pint fresh strawberries (hulled and halved)
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (whole or thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Arrange Ingredients: In a large bowl or on a serving platter, arrange the halved strawberries and mozzarella balls. Tuck in the basil leaves evenly throughout.
- Drizzle with Flavors: Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze just before serving.
- Season and Serve: Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the flavors. Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer or side dish.
Notes
- For an extra burst of flavor, try marinating the mozzarella in olive oil and herbs for 30 minutes before assembling.
- You can also use a high-quality aged balsamic vinegar if balsamic glaze is unavailable.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
