Caprese Salad with a Balsamic Glaze: The Perfect Summer Treat

fresh mozzarella

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: string cheese

Part-skim mozzarella has fewer calories, while string cheese is often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: extra virgin olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Extra virgin olive oil is richer in nutrients, while canola oil is typically cheaper.

Slice the tomatoes into nice-looking slices.

Slice the fresh mozzarella (already sliced) and let it rest for about an hour to enhance flavor and texture.

Layer a slice of tomato, then a slice of mozzarella, repeating the process.

Roll up fresh basil leaves and slice them into thin ribbons.

Sprinkle salt and pepper mixture on top of the layered salad.

Chop garlic finely and soak it in olive oil for flavor, then drizzle this mixture over the salad.

Drizzle balsamic glaze on top of the salad.

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