• On the cutting board with a sharp knife, cut the tomatoes into thin slices. Cut the mozzarella cheese into thin slices as well.
  2 to 4 medium tomatoes, 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
• Place the slices of tomatoes on the plate and season it with salt. Set it aside.
  pinch of salt

Make the Balsamic Glaze:

• In a small saucepan, on medium low heat, whisk together the balsamic vinegar and sugar. Let it simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until thickened, stirring occasionally. When it’s done, remove from heat.
  1 cup balsamic vinegar, 2 tbsp sugar

Assembling the Caprese Salad:

• On the plate layer a salted slice of tomato, then one basil leaf, followed by a slice of mozzarella.
  8 to 12 basil leaves
• Continue adding the same ingredients in the same order until you create a circle.
• Drizzle with the olive oil and add some salt and ground black pepper to taste. On the top of the salad, drizzle the balsamic glaze you have already created.
  1/4 cup olive oil, pinch of ground black pepper