Caprese Salad With Balsamic Reduction Recipes

CAPRESE SALAD WITH BALSAMIC REDUCTION

Steps:

• Place the balsamic vinegar and the dark brown sugar in a small sauce pan over medium-low heat. Let the mixture simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until reduced by half.
• Once the reduction has reduced, remove from the stove and let cool.
• Lay the tomatoes out onto a plate or two, and lightly sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Top with fresh mozzarella slices and basil leave.
• Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the whole thing, let rest for a few minutes, and enjoy.

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 REDUCTION

Steps:

• For the balsamic reduction: In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, bring the balsamic vinegar to a boil.
• Reduce the heat to low and let simmer, swirling the pan occasionally, until reduced to about half of the original amount (about 20 minutes.) Watch it carefully. Remove from the heat and set aside.
• Meanwhile, assemble the salad by layering the tomato, mozzarella, and basil.
• Lightly drizzle the olive oil and balsamic reduction over the salad and sprinkle with salt and pepper.