Easiest Way to Make Fresh Grocery Store Basil Leaves

Caprese Salad With Balsamic Reduction

Use a food processor to puree the fresh basil leaves with olive oil.

Recipe Summary Caprese Salad With Balsamic Reduction

Tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil drizzled with a sweet balsamic reduction and olive oil. Easy, impressive and delicious! Most grocery stores now sell prepared balsamic reductions. Surprisingly it's just as good!

Ingredients | Fresh Grocery Store Basil Leaves

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

Stir balsamic vinegar and honey together in a small saucepan and place over high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the vinegar mixture has reduced to 1/3 cup, about 10 minutes. Set the balsamic reduction aside to cool.

Arrange alternate slices of tomato and mozzarella cheese decoratively on a serving platter. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper, spread fresh basil leaves over the salad, and drizzle with olive oil and the balsamic reduction.

Info | Fresh Grocery Store Basil Leaves

prep: 15 mins cook: 10 mins total: 25 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings

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