Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze

Step 1

Balsamic Glaze

Step 2

In a small sauce pan add 1 cup of balsamic vinegar and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar

Step 3

Make sure you have good ventilation , turn on your vent hood and bring the mixture up to a boil.

Step 4

Reduce the heat and lower it to a simmer for about 15-20 minutes .

Step 5

The glaze should coat a back of a spoon when reduced enough and it should be approximately 1/3 of a cup.

Step 6

Remove from heat and let it cool completely , it will thicken more as it cools

Step 7

Caprese Salad

Step 8

Slice Tomatoes in about 1/4 inch thick slices and slice about the same thickness if not sliced in the package

Step 9

Either on individual plate or on a platter layer tomatoes and cheese

Step 10

I place whole basil leaves between the cheese and tomatoes , the basil can be sliced or sliced julienne

Step 11

Right sprinkle sea salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste

Step 12

Drizzle olive oil lightly to taste

Step 13

Drizzle balsamic glaze to lightly to taste