Easy, impressive, and delicious! Caprese salad features fresh tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil drizzled with a sweet balsamic reduction and olive oil.


Caprese Salad with Balsamic Reduction
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Salad
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 large tomatoes cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 16 oz fresh mozzarella cheese cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Stir balsamic vinegar and honey together in a small saucepan and place over high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until mixture has reduced to 1/3 cup, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Arrange alternating slices of tomato and mozzarella decoratively on a serving platter. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper, tuck basil leaves around slices, and drizzle with olive oil and the balsamic reduction.
Keyword Balsamic Reduction, Balsamic Vinegar, Caprese Salad
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