The Olive Bin

Caprese Salad

In a small saucepan, bring balsamic vinegar to a boil over medium-low heat. Cook for 10-20 minutes or until balsamic has reduced to a thicker glace. Remove from heat and transfer to a bowl or cruet. Allow to cool. When you are ready to serve, arrange tomato and mozzarella slices on a platter. Arrange basil leaves between the slices. Drizzle olive oil over the top of the salad, getting a little bit on each slice. Do the same with the Balsamic reduction, making designs if desired. Store extra balsamic reduction in fridge. End with a sprinkling of salt and black pepper. Serve as a lunch, with crusty bread or serve alongside a beef main course for dinner.
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Ingredients

2 C of The Olive Bin's Traditional Balsamic Vinegar

3 whole ripe tomatoes, sliced

Thick 12 oz mozzarella cheese, sliced thick

Fresh basil leaves

Any of The Olive Bin's Extra Virgin Olive Oils, for drizzling

Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, bring balsamic vinegar to a boil over medium-low heat. Cook for 10-20 minutes or until balsamic has reduced to a thicker glace. Remove from heat and transfer to a bowl or cruet. Allow to cool.
  2. When you are ready to serve, arrange tomato and mozzarella slices on a platter. Arrange basil leaves between the slices.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over the top of the salad, getting a little bit on each slice. Do the same with the Balsamic reduction, making designs if desired.
  4. Store extra balsamic reduction in fridge. End with a sprinkling of salt and black pepper. Serve as a lunch, with crusty bread or serve alongside a beef main course for dinner.

Associated Products

Dark Balsamic Vinegars
Extra Virgin Olive Oils
Traditional 18-Year Dark Balsamic
Traditional Balsamic Recipe Set