Caprese Salad with Balsamic Reduction
Caprese Salad with Balsamic Reduction is a classic Italian dish with mozzarella, tomato, and basil all topped in a homemade sweet and tangy dressing.
Ingredients
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 vine tomatoes , sliced
- 2 balls mozzarella cheese sliced, fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup basil julienned, fresh
Instructions
- Add balsamic vinegar and honey to a saucepan and bring to a simmer on high heat.
- Lower the heat to low and cook for exactly 10 minutes.
- Let the vinegar cool.
- Add tomato slices and mozzarella slices in alternating order and season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle olive oil over the tomato and mozzarella then gently pour over the cooled balsamic reduction.
- Sprinkle the basil over the top and serve.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 250kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 314mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 290mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 848IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.