Caprese Salad: The Best Fresh Twist with Turkey Bacon
Enjoy a fresh Caprese Salad with tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and a delightful twist of turkey bacon.
Equipment
- 1 qt. Saucepan
Ingredients
- 3 tomatoes tomatoes, about 3" in diameter
- 1 pound fresh mozzarella, about 3" sized mozzarella balls (454 g)
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar (240 ml)
- 2 tablespoons honey (30 ml)
- 12 large leaves basil leaves
- extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling
- kosher salt for seasoning
- black pepper for seasoning
Instructions
- Balsamic Reduction - Add balsamic vinegar and honey to a small saucepan, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer over medium-low heat with some bubbling. Reduce the sauce to about ¼ to ⅓ cup, about 20 to 25 minutes.
- Cool the Reduction - Allow the balsamic reduction to cool slightly. It should have a maple syrup consistency. The reduction will thicken as it cools, if needed add warm water and heat over low to make the sauce less thick. For a thicker sauce, reduce to ¼ cup.
- Prepare the Ingredients - Cut the mozzarella into 12 slices, about ¼-inch in thickness. Cut the tomatoes into 12 slices, about ¼-inch in thickness. Arrange tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil leaves, overlapping on a platter.
- To Serve - Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Drizzle salad with balsamic reduction, or serve on the side.
Notes
Substitute for Honey: Pure maple syrup can be substituted for honey in the balsamic vinegar reduction. Thin the Consistency: If the balsamic reduction gets overly reduced and too thick to drizzle once slightly cooled, add a small amount of warm water to adjust the thickness. Reheat over low heat for a few minutes if needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 124kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 8gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 238mgPotassium: 101mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 510IUVitamin C: 4.2mgCalcium: 194mgIron: 0.3mg
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