Caprese Salad with Balsamic Reduction

Ingredients

• 1 cup balsamic vinegar
• ¼ cup honey
• 3 large tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 1 (16 ounce) package fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ cup fresh basil leaves
• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

• Gather all ingredients. Stir balsamic vinegar and honey together in a small saucepan and place over high heat.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until mixture has reduced to 1/3 cup, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• Arrange alternating slices of tomato and mozzarella decoratively on a serving platter.
• Sprinkle with salt and black pepper, tuck basil leaves around slices, and drizzle with olive oil and the balsamic reduction.