Recipe for Classic Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze
Ingredients:
4 large ripe tomatoes
12 oz. fresh mozzarella, large ball
1 large bunch fresh basil, washed and dried
3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 cup of balsamic vinegar
Sea salt and fresh-cracked black pepper
Directions:
1. Thoroughly wash the tomatoes and fresh basil and pat them dry. Cut tomatoes into ¼” thick slices and set aside. Discard the bottom and top slices.
Cut fresh mozzarella into ¼” thick slices, as well.
2. 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. Finish each arrangement with a tomato slice.
Drizzle with high-quality extra virgin olive oil.
3. 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.
4. Let the 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.
Additional Info:
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves: 4
It’s hard to beat the classic flavor combination of fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. However, this version of the Classic Caprese Salad adds another dimension. Instead of using vinegar to top it off, you add a rich and syrupy balsamic glaze. The glaze, combined with a good quality extra virgin olive oil, is all you need to make this classic shine!
Enjoy this Classic Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze!
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