Caprese Salad is a super easy salad that can be eaten on its own with some salty crackers or as a side dish to a wholesome meal. It is super simple and uses minimal ingredients.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time5 minutesmins
Total Time10 minutesmins
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Caprese Salad
Servings: 2servings
Author: thetastejournal.com
Ingredients
Fresh ingredients
1Baby Tomatoes
1Fresh mozzarella cheese balls
A handful of fresh basil leaves
Balsamic Reduction
4tbspBalsamic vinegar
1tspSugar
Spices
Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
Tomatoes and Basil: Wash the baby tomatoes and basil thoroughly. Slice the baby tomatoes into halves. Drain the liquid of the mozzarella cheese. Arrange on a platter. Lightly sprinkle salt and pepper.
Balsamic reduction: Add the balsamic vinegar to a small pan. Set the temperature to medium-low. Add the brown sugar and allow the mixture to boil for two minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and allow it to cool. Drizzle on top of the Caprese salad.
Notes
Storage: Store in the fridge for two to three days. It is not advisable to freeze caprese salad. It’s easy to make and comes together fast, so make it fresh.