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Caprese Salad with Balsamic Reduction Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Pinch & Pour balsamic vinegar (Traditional 18 yr)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 large tomatoes, cut into 1/2 inch slices
  • 1 (16 ounce) package fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4 inch slices
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup Pinch & Pour extra virgin olive oil

Method:

Stir balsamic vinegar and honey together in a small saucepan and place over high heat.

Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer until the vinegar mixture has reduced to 1/3 cup, about 10 minutes.

Set the balsamic reduction aside to cool.

Arrange alternating slices of tomato and mozzarella cheese decoratively on a serving platter.

Sprinkle with salt and black pepper, spread fresh basil leaves over the salad and drizzle with olive oil and balsamic reduction.

For a quick Caprese Salad use Pinch & Pour basil infused olive oil