Italian
Mini Caprese Stacks
Layered fresh mozzarella, tomato, and basil with aged balsamic
cold_biteEasyItalian
Prep15 min0Total15 minServes12Temproom-temp
✓ vegetarian✓ gluten-free
⚠ Contains: 🥛 Dairy
Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 ozfresh mozzarella(sliced 1/4 inch thick)
- 3ripe tomatoes(medium, sliced thin)
- bunchfresh basil(small leaves)
- 3 tbspbalsamic glaze
- 2 tbspextra virgin olive oil
- flaky sea salt
- freshly cracked black pepper
Make Ahead
Slice components ahead. Assemble within 30 minutes of serving.
Instructions
- 1Cut mozzarella into rounds slightly smaller than tomato slices
- 2Arrange tomato slice on serving plate or individual plates
- 3Top with mozzarella slice
- 4Add fresh basil leaf
- 5Repeat for layered effect if desired
- 6Drizzle with olive oil
- 7Drizzle with balsamic glaze
- 8Season with flaky salt and pepper
- 9Serve at room temperature
Notes
Pro Tips
Tomatoes must be ripe and room temperature. Fresh mozzarella packed in water is essential. Quality olive oil and aged balsamic make the difference.
History & Origin
Insalata caprese showcases Italian philosophy of simple, perfect ingredients. The red, white, and green represent the Italian flag, making it as visually appealing as it is delicious.
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