Caprese Salad With Balsamic Dressing Recipes

CAPRESE SALAD WITH BALSAMIC REDUCTION

Steps:

• 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 the vinegar mixture has reduced to 1/3 cup, about 10 minutes. Set the balsamic reduction aside to cool.
• Arrange alternate slices of tomato and mozzarella cheese decoratively on a serving platter. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper, spread fresh basil leaves over the salad, and drizzle with olive oil and the balsamic reduction.

CAPRESE SALAD WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE

Steps:

• Arrange the tomato slices on a cutting board. Sprinkle with sugar and ¼ teaspoon of the salt and let sit for a few minutes until the sugar dissolves.
• Arrange the sliced tomatoes on a serving platter, alternating with the sliced mozzarella. Sprinkle evenly with the remaining ¼ teaspoon of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Drizzle about 1 tablespoon of olive oil over top, followed by an equal amount of the balsamic glaze (it's fine to just eyeball it). Scatter the roughly chopped basil over top. Garnish the platter with sprigs of fresh basil, if desired.

CAPRESE SALAD WITH BALSAMIC DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients with a small hand whisk until they emulsify into a smooth salad dressing. Set aside.
• Slice the tomatoes thinly. Aim to get a total of 10 slices.
• Using a sharp knife, slice the mozzarella thinly into 9 rounds.
• Arrange the tomato and mozzarella slices on a platter, alternating and overlapping each other. Arrange the basil leaves on top, as shown in the photos.
• Sprinkle the salad with salt and pepper. Drizzle with the salad dressing. Serve immediately.

CAPRESE SALAD WITH BALSAMIC DRESSING

Steps:

• SALAD
• Layer alternating slices of tomatoes and mozzarella, adding a basil leaf between each, onto individual plates or a large, shallow platter.
• DRESSING
• In a small mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients and mix.
• Drizzle over the top of individual Caprese Salads, or serve in a small serving bowl with ladle.