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Caprese Salad with Balsamic Reduction

This caprese salad with sliced tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil is finished with an easy homemade balsamic reduction for a standout summer salad
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Italian Inspired
Calories: 580
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 0.25 cup honey
  • 3 large tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1 16 ounce package fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients.
  2. Combine balsamic vinegar and honey in a small saucepan over high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer until mixture has reduced to ⅓ cup, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  3. Arrange alternating tomato and mozzarella slices decoratively on a serving platter.
  4. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper; tuck basil leaves around slices. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic reduction.

Nutrition

Calories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 22gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 331mgFiber: 2gSugar: 32g

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