Caprese Grilled Bread - A Delicious Twist on a Classic Italian Salad

Caprese Grilled Bread is a mouthwatering appetizer or side dish that combines the flavors of a classic Caprese salad with grilled bread. This delicious twist on the Italian favorite features slices of fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and fragrant basil, all drizzled with balsamic glaze on top of grilled baguette slices. It's a perfect dish for summer gatherings, barbecues, or picnics in the park. The combination of the warm, crusty bread, creamy cheese, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic basil creates a satisfying explosion of flavors in every bite. Get ready to impress your guests with this simple yet impressive recipe!

Ingredients

• 1 baguette, sliced diagonally
• 4 ripe tomatoes, sliced
• 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
• A handful of fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat your grill to medium heat.
2. Brush both sides of the baguette slices with olive oil.
3. Grill the bread slices for 1-2 minutes on each side or until they have nice grill marks.
4. Remove the bread slices from the grill and set them aside.
5. In a bowl, combine the tomatoes and mozzarella slices.
6. Drizzle the olive oil over the tomato and mozzarella mixture and gently toss to coat.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Place the grilled bread slices on a serving platter.
9. Arrange the tomato and mozzarella mixture on top of each bread slice.
10. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
11. Drizzle balsamic glaze over the assembled bread slices.
12. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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