If you follow me on Instagram you probably saw my fancy scmancy caprese I made last week. It is SO yummy and super easy to recreate so I had to share it with you ladies!
You’ll need:
A few large tomatoes
A couple handfuls of fresh basil
Fresh Mozzarella (the kind that comes in a round ball)
Sea Salt
Olive Oil
Balsamic Vinegar
Turn your tomato upside down so the stem is on the bottom. Then make four slices in it (careful not to slice them all the way to the bottom).
Next cut a few slices of mozzarella and layer them like this with the basil in your tomato. I would try to make my mozzarella slice a little thinner the next go round.
Here’s the game changer….a ready made balsamic reduction! This one is from Whole Foods (and i’ve seen one at Trader Joes as well). I’ve made caprese several times in the past but always thought it was a bit of a pain to reduce the balsamic myself. This ready made reduction really speeds up the process.You can literally make these in under 5 minutes!
Lastly just drizzle a little olive oil and balsamic reduction on top, add a few cracks of sea salt and you’re done! These are SO delish and perfect for Summer entertaining!
O My Heck! This is the one thing I've been craving for like 3 weeks now! I'm so glad you posted this. And you are right, they even look pretty for entertaining.
This is so beautiful! Would be such a great app for a dinner party xo
seriously, it's so pretty! I make these all the time, just never 'styled' like this… I will from now on, who doesn't want prettier food
Never tried this…but I will now that you shared this! Almost looks too pretty to eat! Thanks Andee!!!! P.s. that nail polish colour looks fabulous on you!!!!
Looks absolutely delish and pretty! Definitely will have to try this!
Shannon
I love caprese salad and this way is so cool. I will have to try it for sure!
Ashley
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You always have the best nail colours on! Is this a pure white you're wearing in the photo? By the way, I would LOVE to know how you manage to apply nail polish and let it dry with a young toddler running around!?
Love this. Looks so easy that even I can and will make it. Thank you!
This is a great idea! We have about 10 different tomato plants growing in the garden and this is a great idea for entertaining!
One of my favorites!!!!! Such a easy and pretty way to do it! Woman of many talents Ms. Andee! xo!
Love this recipe!! It really does look like something you'd get at a super fancy restaurant! Thanks!
This is definitely the prettiest caprese I've ever seen! I love pretty food! Haha! Can't wait to make this!
Ah I love caprese, this looks so pretty 🙂
Almost to pretty to eat. Almost 😉
What an amazingly creative idea. It look so professional… And delish! Definitely trying this for my next dinner party 🙂 and defs buying that reduction!!
This presentation is great! Caprese's are my fave!!
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This looks so good and what a great way to display it 🙂
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That looks incredible! My favorite!
THIS IS GENIUS. How have I not seen this little trick before!?
LOVE!
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Yum, I need to make this! Looks so profesh!
XO, Catt