Elizabeth Phelps
@elphel
Caprese Salad with Honey Balsamic Reduction
A refreshing Caprese Salad featuring ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil, drizzled with a sweet and tangy honey balsamic reduction. Perfect as a light appetizer or side dish, this salad is a celebration of fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors.
Details
- Cuisine:italian
- Diet:vegetarian
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Occasion:bbq
- Ingredients:8
- Views:10
Recipe Information
- Prep time20 min.
- Cook time10 min.
- Total time30 min.
- Servings4
Ingredients
- 1 cup
- 1/4 cup
- 3, cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 16 ounces, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 1/4 teaspoon
- 1/4 teaspoon
- 1/2 cup
- 1/4 cup
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Caprese Salad with Honey Balsamic Reduction.
Step 1
Begin by gathering all the fresh ingredients for your delightful salad.
Step 2
In a small saucepan, mix together balsamic vinegar and honey, then place it over high heat.
Step 3
Allow the mixture to come to a vigorous boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer gently until it reduces to about one-third of a cup, which should take roughly ten minutes.
Step 4
Once it reaches the desired consistency, set it aside to cool.
Step 5
On a beautiful serving platter, artfully arrange alternating slices of ripe tomatoes and creamy mozzarella for an eye-catching presentation.
Step 6
Season the salad with a sprinkle of salt and freshly cracked black pepper, and nestle fragrant basil leaves around the slices to enhance both flavor and aesthetics.
Step 7
Finally, drizzle the cooled balsamic reduction and a splash of olive oil over the salad just before serving, transforming it into a vibrant centerpiece that’s as delicious as it is visually appealing.
Step 8
Enjoy the burst of flavors in every bite!.