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Caprese Salad with Balsamic Reduction

Classic and elegant Caprese Salad with juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella and basil drizzled with a sweet balsamic vinegar reduction.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 186 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese sliced
  • 3-4 vine ripe tomatoes sliced
  • ⅓ cup fresh basil leaves
  • flaked sea salt
  • ground pepper
  • Drizzle of olive oil
  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon allulose confectioners optional

Instructions

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  1. Add the balsamic vinegar and allulose to a saucepan and whisk to combine. Simmer on low heat, whisking often, for 12-15 minutes, or until reduced by half. Do not rush this step or you run the risk of burning the vinegar, then you'll have to start all over with a fresh batch.
  2. While the balsamic is reducing, wash and slice up the tomatoes. Slice up the mozzarella cheese and get your basil leaves ready.
  3. Add the tomato slices to a large plate, overlapping each other in a circle. Add a slice of mozzarella cheese and basil leaf in between each slice of tomato.
  4. Drizzle with olive oil, grind some fresh black pepper and add a generous sprinkling of flaked sea salt over the top. Once the balsamic reduction is ready, allow to cool before drizzling over the tops of the tomatoes and mozzarella. Serve immediately.
  5. Store leftovers in an airtight container for several days in the fridge. Store any leftover balsamic reduction in an airtight jar for up to 1 month.

Notes

  • The balsamic reduction makes enough for 2 Caprese salads, so you will half the batch leftover.  Macros are calculated based on half the batch, used in one salad.

Nutrition Information

Calories 186kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 186

% Daily Value*

Calories 186kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.