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Grilled Caprese Salad

Grilled Caprese Salad

A fresh twist on the classic Italian Caprese salad featuring juicy grilled tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil drizzled with balsamic glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large ripe tomatoes, sliced
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • 1 bunch fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Brush tomato slices lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Grill tomato slices for 2-3 minutes on each side until grill marks appear and tomatoes soften slightly.
  4. Arrange grilled tomatoes, fresh mozzarella slices, and basil leaves alternately on a serving platter.
  5. Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze over the assembled salad.
  6. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

For an extra burst of flavor, add a sprinkle of toasted pine nuts or a dash of cracked red pepper flakes.