
When my daughter was deciding what she wanted for her birthday dinner she was considering antipasti, green garden, and then she hit upon a Caprese salad and knew that was what she wanted. She is my vinegar girl. The more vinegar the better something is for her.
Verdict:
This complete dish was gone by the end of the meal. Spend a bit more to get the real mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and good vinegar to make this dish unbelievable. I added a bit of honey to my balsamic reduction to make it a tad sweeter because my bottle was a bit acidic. It is up to you to decide if you want to add a smidge of honey to the balsamic reduction or not.
Caprese Salad with Balsamic Reduction
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"A simple salad with a delicious vinegar drizzle"
Ingredients:
- 1 – 1/2 lbs cherry tomatoes, cut in half or quarters
- 1 lb. fresh mozarella, cubed
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey (as desired)
Directions:
- In a small heavy bottomed sauce pan bring balsamic vinegar and honey (if desired) to a slow simmer over medium heat. Once vinegar has started to simmer lower heat to medium-low. You want the vinegar to simmer not boil. Stir occassionally. Once vinegar has reduced by half and become thick remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
- In a bowl mix tomatoes, mozarella, and basil leaves. You can serve the balsamic reduction on the side or drizzled over the dish. Your choice! Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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Happy belated birthday to your daughter. A good salad should always be on the menu.
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Thank you!
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You’re welcome!
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