Insalata Caprese Salad Recipe with a Balsamic Brown Sugar Reduction

(from Dreamy346’s recipe box)

Source: http://savorysweetlife.com/2009/08/insalata-caprese-salad-recipe-with-a-balsamic-brown-sugar-reduction/

Categories: salad, vegetarian

Ingredients

• Plum or Vine-Ripened Tomatoes, sliced
• Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, sliced
• Fresh Basil Leaves
• Olive Oil
• Balsamic Vinegar or *Balsamic Vinegar Reduction
• Salt and Pepper
• 1 cup balsamic vinegar and 1/2 cup of packed brown sugar

Directions

1. Layer sliced tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil leaves on a platter. Repeat. Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar / balsamic reduction over your salad. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Enjoy!

2. Cook the vinegar/brown sugar mixture down on med-high heat until it is reduced by half, approximately 3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool before serving.

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