Caprese Salad with Balsamic Reduction [ 22 min ]

Elegant Caprese with Balsamic Drizzle - Vegetarian - Easy Daily Kitchen

Caprese Salad with Balsamic Reduction [ 22 min ]

This Caprese Salad with Balsamic Reduction is a beautiful and refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer. The combination of juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil is elevated by the sweet and tangy balsamic reduction. Perfect as an appetizer or a light meal, this salad is a celebration of fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors, ready to impress in just over 20 minutes.

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Temps de préparation 10

Temps de cuisson 12

Temps total 22

Type de plat Salad

Cuisine Italian

Portions servings

Calories 250 kcal

Ingrédients

2 large tomatoes, sliced

8 ounces ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced

1/2 cup fresh basil leaves

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

In a small saucepan, bring the balsamic vinegar to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer until the vinegar has reduced by half and become syrupy, about 10-12 minutes. Set aside to cool.
On a serving platter, arrange the tomato and mozzarella slices in an alternating pattern.
Sprinkle the basil leaves over the tomatoes and mozzarella.
Drizzle the olive oil and reduced balsamic vinegar over the salad.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 100gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtéines: 12gFat: 18gSucre: 6g

Keyword appetizer, balsamic reduction, Caprese, easy recipe, fresh basil, gourmet salad, healthy, Italian cuisine, light meal, mozzarella, quickmeal, refreshing, salad, summer dish, tomato, vegetarian

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