Valentine Heart Caprese Salad (Printable)

Tomato and mozzarella hearts paired with basil and balsamic glaze for a fresh, elegant dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Components

01 - 2 medium ripe tomatoes
02 - 5 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
03 - 10 fresh basil leaves

→ Dressing

04 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
05 - 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
06 - Sea salt, to taste
07 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Cut the tomatoes and mozzarella into ½-inch thick rounds using a sharp knife.
02 - Press a small heart-shaped cookie cutter into each slice to create uniform hearts.
03 - Arrange tomato and mozzarella hearts alternately on a serving platter in an overlapping pattern.
04 - Tuck fresh basil leaves between the heart layers for color and aroma.
05 - Drizzle olive oil and balsamic glaze evenly over the arranged hearts.
06 - Sprinkle with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately for optimal freshness.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It transforms five minutes of effort into something that looks like it came from a fancy restaurant
  • The heart shapes make everyone smile, even if they pretend not to notice
02 -
  • Room temperature ingredients taste exponentially better, so take everything out of the fridge at least 30 minutes before starting
  • The leftover scraps from cutting the hearts make an excellent cook's snack while you work
03 -
  • Pat your tomato hearts gently with paper towels if they're too juicy, so the glaze stays visible
  • If your mozzarella breaks while cutting, press the scraps together and try again, nobody will know

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