Caprese Salad w Balsamic Reduction

What can be more delightful than freshly sliced tomatoes with basil and light mozzarella cheese drizzled with a balsamic reduction? So simple yet a dish everyone enjoys. Especially in the summer when tomatoes and basil are abundant.

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Italian

Servings

Calories 360 kcal

Equipment

1 Cutting Board
1 Chef's Knife

Ingredients

2 Tomatoes Vine Ripe
6 Leaves Fresh Basil
8 Oz Mozzarella Cheese Ball Fresh
Salt and Pepper

Instructions

Wash tomatoes
Slice tomatoes
Slice the fresh mozzarella cheese ¼” thick, layer and fan out.
Wash basil and pat dry with a towel.
Alternately layer the tomatoes and mozarella at an angle
Layer leaves on top of each other and roll like a cigar. Hold together and slice very thin.
Sprinkle some basil and drizzle a balsamic reduction (link below)

Video

Notes

Get the recipe for Balsamic Reduction

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 28gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 799mgPotassium: 427mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1790IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 801mgIron: 1mg

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