Caprese Salad Recipe
Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil drizzled with balsamic reduction.
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Balsamic Reduction
Seasoning
Method
Balsamic Reduction
- 1
Prepare the Balsamic Reduction
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of balsamic vinegar and 2 tablespoons of honey. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- 2
Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and reduces by half, about 15-20 minutes.
- 3
Remove from heat and let it cool. It will thicken further as it cools.
Salad Assembly
- 4
Prepare the Salad
Slice the fresh mozzarella into thick rounds.
- 5
Wash the tomatoes and slice them into rounds as well.
- 6
On a serving platter, alternate layers of mozzarella and tomato slices.
- 7
Tuck fresh basil leaves between the layers.
Finishing Touches
- 8
Season the Salad
Drizzle the olive oil over the assembled salad.
- 9
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 10
Finally, drizzle the cooled balsamic reduction over the top of the salad.