Italian Caprese Salad with Balsamic Reduction
Italian Caprese Salad with Balsamic Reduction is an excellent choice for both individual and large servings. You can also use sliced Buratta Cheese in place of Mozarella for a creamy decadent Caprese experience.
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Italian Caprese Salad with Balsamic Reduction
Italian Caprese Salad with Balsamic Reduction is an excellent choice for both individual and large servings. You can also use sliced Buratta Cheese in place of Mozarella for a creamy decadent Caprese experience.
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| Servings | Prep Time |
| 4servings | 15minutes |
| Cook Time |
| 30minutes |
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Ingredients
- 2large Roma tomatoesripe sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 8slices mozarella cheesesliced 1/4 inch thick
- 8large basil leavesroughly chopped
- 2tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2cup balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Bring the balsamic vinegar to a simmer on low heat for 30 minutes or until the liquid reduces in half and becomes thick like syrup. Transfer the balsamic reduction to a bowl and set aside to cool.
- Layer the tomatoes and cheese on a platter alternating each. Sprinkle the fresh basil between and over the Caprese salad.
- Using a spoon, drizzle the olive oil and balsamic reduction back an forth over the Caprese salad. Top with fresh cracked salt and pepper and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Recipe Notes
Recipe by Lisa Soldo-Johnson for www.culinarybutterfly.com