Caprese Salad with Aged Balsamic

A classic worth doing right. The quality of each ingredient shows, so this is a great place to use your best balsamic.

This is one of the simplest recipes on the site, and that’s the point. A properly aged balsamic from D’Olivo brings a natural sweetness and depth that store-bought versions rarely match. Come in and taste the difference before you decide which one to bring home.

Servings: 4

Ingredients

3 large ripe tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
8 fresh mozzarella, sliced
0.5 cups fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
3 tablespoons D’Olivo extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons D’Olivo aged dark balsamic vinegar
1 pinch flaky sea salt
1 pinch black pepper

Directions

Arrange the platter: Arrange alternating slices of 3 large ripe tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick and 8 fresh mozzarella, sliced on a platter, overlapping slightly. Tuck 0.5 cups fresh basil leaves, loosely packed leaves in between the slices.

Dress and serve: Drizzle 3 tablespoons D’Olivo extra virgin olive oil over everything, followed by 2 tablespoons D’Olivo aged dark balsamic vinegar. Season with 1 pinch flaky sea salt and 1 pinch black pepper. Serve immediately.