Caprese Salad

As you may have heard me mention before, caprese salad is one of my absolute favorite things to eat. I truly don’t think it gets better than meaty chunks of mozzarella topped with fresh basil and perfectly ripe tomatoes; I could easily eat this mediterranean staple everyday.

Many restaurants prepare this dish with a such a fancy presentation, you would never guess how easy it is to recreate this gourmet looking dish at home. With only a handful of ingredients, caprese salad is an easy yet impressive side dish or appetizer.

Ingredients:

• 2 Roma tomatoes
• ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
• 8 ounces of mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons balsamic reduction
• salt and pepper

1.Slice the mozzarella into centimeter thick pieces, place on a medium size plate or serving tray.

1. Slice the tomatoes with a serrated knife, place the tomato slices on top of the mozzarella.
2. Evenly distribute the basil leaves over the tomatoes.
3. Drizzle with balsamic reduction glaze, sprinkle with salt and pepper,
   serve and enjoy!