Caprese Salad with Balsamic Reduction
A classic and visually appealing Caprese Salad featuring fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and fragrant basil, drizzled with a rich balsamic reduction.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Fresh mozzarella cheese
- Ripe tomatoes
- Fresh basil leaves
- Balsamic vinegar
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Slice tomatoes and mozzarella cheese into thick slices.
- Arrange alternating layers of tomato and mozzarella on a serving platter.
- Sprinkle fresh basil leaves over the top.
- Reduce balsamic vinegar over medium heat until it thickens.
- Drizzle the balsamic reduction over the salad.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Best served fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for no more than one day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Caprese Salad, Balsamic Reduction, Fresh Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Basil, Summer Salad
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