Grilled Zucchini Caprese Stacks
Grilled Zucchini Caprese Stacks layer smoky zucchini, tomato, mozzarella, basil, and balsamic glaze into a fresh summer side.
Ingredients
- 2 large zucchini
- 2 large tomatoes
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Heat an outdoor grill or grill pan to medium-high heat while slicing the zucchini, tomatoes, and mozzarella into similarly sized rounds.
- Brush both sides of the zucchini with olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Grill the zucchini for about 2–3 minutes on each side until tender with visible grill marks but still firm enough to stack.
- Transfer the grilled rounds to a platter and allow them to cool for a few minutes so they do not immediately soften the mozzarella.
- Build each stack with one zucchini round, one tomato slice, one mozzarella slice, and a fresh basil leaf.
- Repeat the layers if desired, then drizzle the assembled stacks lightly with balsamic glaze and a touch of olive oil.
- Finish with cracked black pepper and serve immediately while the zucchini is still slightly warm.