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Classic Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze

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Classic Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze

Gina
It’s hard to beat the classic flavor combination of fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. However, this version adds another dimension by adding a rich and syrupy balsamic glaze instead of straight vinegar to top it off. This, combined with a really good quality extra virgin olive oil, is all you need to make this classic shine!
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • 4 large ripe tomatoes
  • 12 oz. fresh mozzarella large ball
  • 1 large bunch fresh basil washed and dried
  • 3 T. really good extra virgin olive oil.
  • 1 cup of balsamic vinegar
  • sea salt and fresh-cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Directions:
  • Thoroughly wash and pat tomatoes and fresh basil dry. Slice tomatoes, working from top to bottom, into evenly sized slices approximately ¼” thick, and set aside. Discard the bottom and top slices. Cut fresh mozzarella into ¼” thick slices, as well.
  • On each plate, start with a tomato slice, followed by mozzarella and a large, fresh basil leaf. Repeat this pattern until you’ve added 1 tomato and approximately 3 oz. of mozzarella to each plate, finishing each arrangement with a tomato slice. Drizzle with high-quality extra virgin olive oil.
  • To make the balsamic glaze, heat 1 cup of good balsamic vinegar over medium-high heat until it begins to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the liquid is reduced to about 1/3 of its original volume, stirring continually. When the liquid becomes thick and syrupy, it is ready to use.
  • Let glaze cool slightly before drizzling over the fresh tomato, mozzarella and basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with additional sprigs of fresh basil, if desired.
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