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Caprese Salad

homemade caprese salad with mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and balsamic
  • Serves:  4
  • Prep Time:  10 min
  • Cook Time:  0 min

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced, torn, or cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1½ pounds heirloom tomatoes, sliced, or cut into bite-sized pieces
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
  • Flaky salt, to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Method

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, and olive oil. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is reduced by half and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 6 to 8 minutes. Set aside to cool, 10 minutes.
  2. On a serving platter, arrange the mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil. Drizzle with the cooled dressing; season with the salt and pepper.