Caprese Tomato with Basil Oil
A slightly modified Caprese salad featuring a peeled, hollowed tomato stuffed with mozzarella and finished with vibrant basil oil and balsamic glaze. Use a good-quality olive oil for the best flavor.
Ingredients
1 piece tomato
1 mozzarella
1 handful basil
1 cup Olive Oil
balsamic glaze
Salt
Black Pepper
1 handful baby spinach (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Make a small X-shaped cut on the bottom of the tomato. Place it in boiling water for a few minutes, then remove, cool, and peel it.
- 2
Cut off the top of the tomato and hollow out the inside.
- 3
Add balsamic glaze inside the tomato, then fill it with mozzarella.
- 4
Blanch the basil for a few seconds. For a brighter green color, optionally blanch a little baby spinach as well. Cool the greens and squeeze out the excess water thoroughly.
- 5
Blend the basil and optional baby spinach with the olive oil, then strain the mixture to make basil oil.
- 6
Place the stuffed tomato on a plate, pour over the basil oil, and finish with balsamic glaze, salt, and black pepper.
Published on 8/23/2026