Foryoueats: Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze

Ingredients

• 3 heirloom or vine-ripened tomatoes, cut into ¼-inch slices
• ½ teaspoon sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt, divided
• 1 pound fresh mozzarella, cut into ¼-inch slices (pre-sliced is fine)
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
• Balsamic glaze (store-bought), for drizzling
• ¼ cup roughly chopped fresh basil, plus more whole sprigs to garnish the platter