This caprese salad with tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil is drizzled with a sweet balsamic reduction and olive oil. Easy, impressive, and delicious!

Caprese Salad with Balsamic Reduction Recipe

Prep Time::15 mins

Cook Time::10 mins

Total Time::25 mins

Servings::4

Ingredients

1 cup balsamic vinegar

¼ cup honey

3 large tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch slices

1 (16 ounce) package fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch slices

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

½ cup fresh basil leaves

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

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

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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.

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

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Sprinkle with salt and black pepper, tuck basil leaves around slices, and drizzle with olive oil and the balsamic reduction.

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