I love simplicity when it comes to cooking. Especially when you’re busy running around the kitchen trying to cook a big meal for guests. But fret not, you don’t need a lot of ingredients or steps to be able to whip up a luxurious meal! I do believe that quality ingredients are important in these minimalist dishes. And nowadays, they’re so much easier to find! Just look at how President’s Choice has been branching out their product lines (no ad, I promise)! I am here for it! Let’s not chat any longer and let’s start making this delicious and simple caprese salad.
Ingredients:
- 3 tomatoes (pick your favourite kind!)
- 12 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced in about 1/4 inch
- Fresh basil leaves
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
1. In a saucepan, bring balsamic vinegar to a gentle boil over a low heat. Boil it until the balsamic vinegar has reduced to a thick glaze (about 15 minutes). Allow the reduction to cool before you serve it. Side note: gotta love the vinegary smell!
2. Right before you assemble the salad, cut the tomatoes into thick slices. Arrange them on a platter, alternating them with the slices of mozzarella. Tuck the whole basil leaves in between the tomato and cheese slices or sprinkle them on top.
3. Drizzle the balsamic reduction on top. Then finish it off by drizzling olive oil on top as well. Finally, add salt and pepper to taste.
4. Enjoy!
