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Simple Caprese Salad

July 26, 2012 by hipfoodiemom 3 Comments

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I whipped this up for my husband one night because we always have tomatoes, mozzarella and basil on hand at home. . and who would have known I was going to receive so many comments and likes on

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Simple Caprese Salad

Course: Appetizer or Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 2
Author: Hip Foodie Mom

Ingredients

  • 2 whole Ripe Tomatoes sliced semi-thick
  • fresh Mozzarella Cheese sliced semi-thick
  • Fresh Basil Leaves
  • Olive Oil For Drizzling
  • Kosher Salt And Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • if not trying the glaze you just need balsamic vinegar
  • For the Balsamic Glaze:
  • 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic peeled and smashed or chopped

Instructions

  • For the glaze: In a small saucepan, bring the vinegar, maple syrup, mustard and garlic to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until thick, about 10-12 minutes. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
  • While the glaze is cooling, prep your tomatoes, basil and mozzarella
  • Assemble:
  • Drizzle a little olive oil on the plate
  • Place the tomatoes on the plate and season them with salt & pepper
  • Layer on the mozzarella and then a single basil leaf or you can tear the basil with your hands (do not cut the basil with a knife; it will turn black)
  • Drizzle balsamic glaze on top (or just some balsamic vinegar if you are not making the glaze & you might want to add a little more salt & pepper to taste; with the glaze, you don't need it!)

 

 

 

 

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  1. patricktheking

    July 26, 2012 at 7:19 am

    Oh WOW! That looks absolutely delicious!

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom

      July 26, 2012 at 7:47 am

      Why, thank you!!! Hope you give it a try!

      Reply

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