Strawberry Caprese Salad
 
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Recipe type: Salad
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds fresh California strawberries, stemmed and halved
  • 2 cups bite-sized fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini), drained, halved
  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3-4 fresh basil leaves, chiffonade, finely diced
  • 3-4 mint leaves, chiffonade, finely diced
  • Salt, pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. To make balsamic syrup, in nonreactive pot, simmer vinegar over low heat until reduced to one-half its original volume (1/4 cup).
  2. In serving bowl, toss strawberries and mozzarella balls with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Add basil and mint; toss again.
  3. Drizzle balsamic syrup over and around salad. Grind more pepper on top.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 350 Fat: 23 Carbohydrates: 25 Fiber: 5 Protein: 18 Cholesterol: 40
Recipe by StreamingGourmet at http://blog.streaminggourmet.com/2012/09/07/strawberry-caprese-salad/