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Caprese Salad with Balsamic Reduction

Name: Caprese Salad with Balsamic Reduction
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 cup balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup honey; 3 large tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch slices; 1 (16 oz) package fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch slices; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper; 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Juicy tomatoes and creamy mozzarella shine when paired with a glossy, syrupy balsamic reduction that adds sweet-tart depth to this Italian classic. Fragrant basil and peppery olive oil round out the bright, refreshing layers that make this the perfect starter for any meal. A timeless crowd-pleaser that celebrates summer produce and comes together in minutes.

Prep

15 minutes

Cook

10 minutes

Total

25 minutes

Serves

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1
Gather all ingredients. Stir balsamic vinegar and honey together in a small saucepan and place over high heat.
2
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until mixture has reduced to 1/3 cup, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
3
Arrange alternating slices of tomato and mozzarella decoratively on a serving platter.
4
Sprinkle with salt and black pepper, tuck basil leaves around slices, and drizzle with olive oil and the balsamic reduction.

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