Caprese Salad

My friend Annie LOVES this salad and I think of her whenever I make it.  With lots of free tomatoes floating around right now, this is a perfect time to make this easy and pretty salad.

 

You'll need:

 

Fresh Tomatoes sliced

Fresh Mozzarella sliced

Fresh Basil

Balsamic Vinegar (about 1 1/2 C for this size platter)

Olive Oil ~ probably about 1/2 C for this size ~ you want to lightly drizzle, not soak

 

Bring your balsamic vinegar to a boil over medium heat and simmer until reduced and thickened (saw that little trick here).  About 10 minutes.  Cool.

 

Arrange your fresh ingredients.  Drizzle with olive oil and the cooled balsamic vinegar, making sure that everything gets a little of both and serve.