Caprese Salad with Balsamic Reduction - Mazzetti Originale Balsamic Vinegar of Modena

Caprese Salad with Balsamic Reduction

Fresh mozzarella, fragrant basil, a splash of extra-virgin olive oil and a generous drizzle of our Chef's Reduction… simple yet effective! Although Balsamic Vinegar isn't used in a classic Italian caprese, we're obviously open to pushing this particular culinary boundary! Our thick Chef's Reduction can be drizzled with intent!

Time: 10 mins Level: Easy Serves: 4
Pairs Perfectly With
Classic Chef's Reduction
Mazzetti Originale Balsamic Vinegar of Modena Classic Chef's Reduction 215ml
Tips from a Master

We're already branching out by adding Balsamic Glaze to this classic Italian dish… so don't feel as though you have to follow the recipe… add as much of the glorious black stuff as you want!

Shopping List

3 to 4 medium ripe tomatoes sliced to 1cm thick

400g fresh mozzarella cheese sliced into 1 cm thick rounds

1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves

Freshly ground black pepper & sea salt

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

2 tbsp Mazzetti Chef's Reduction Balsamic Glaze

3 to 4 medium ripe tomatoes sliced 1/4inch-thick

1 lb fresh mozzarella cheese sliced into 1/4 inch-thick rounds

1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves

Freshly ground black pepper & sea salt

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

2 tbsp Mazzetti Chef's Reduction Balsamic Glaze

  • Step 1.

Place the sliced tomatoes and mozzarella on a platter, arranging them in an alternating pattern and scattering them with the fresh basil leaves

  • Step 2.

Season to taste with sea salt and ground black pepper

  • Step 3.

Drizzle with the olive oil and Balsamic glaze/reduction. Serve immediately.

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