Caprese Salad with Balsamic Reduction
A recipe where the ingredients are KEY: Caprese Salad. Pick perfectly ripe tomatoes and fresh mozzarella to make this summer staple shine.
Servings: 2 people
Ingredients
For the Caprese Salad
- 2 hierloom tomatoes ¼" slices
- 1 ball fresh mozzarella ¼" slices
- 5-10 fresh basil leaves
- freshly ground pepper to taste
- large flake salt to taste (I prefer Maldon )
For the balsamic glaze for caprese salad
- ½ cup Balsamic Vinegar
- pinch of sugar
Instructions
- Beginning with a tomato slice, alternate tomato and mozzarella slices on a plate.
- Drizzle the slices with balsamic reduction, and top with basil and a twist or two of freshly ground pepper. Optionally, sprinkle with salt.
To make the Balsamic Reduction
- In a heavy saucepan, bring the balsamic vinegar to a simmer over medium heat.
- Stir in the sugar, and simmer while stirring frequently to avoid burning, until the liquid has reduced by approximately one half.
- Allow to come to room temperature before using. Any leftovers will keep in the refrigerator indefinitely.