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Home » Appetizers » Fresh Caprese Salad with White Balsamic Reduction

Fresh Caprese Salad with White Balsamic Reduction

Created: June 25, 2015 Updated: April 12, 2023 by Lyuba Brooke 5 Comments

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Beautiful, simple summer salad, ideal for lunch on a hot day. Fresh tomatoes on a vine layered with fresh mozzarella cheese, topped with delicious white balsamic reduction and fresh basil.

 Fresh Caprese Salad with White Balsamic Reduction is in a small, white serving dish with a fork. There is stacked tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and chopped basil leaves. There is a white bowl with extra white balsamic reduction in it and whole tomatoes in the background.

How is everyone’s summer going?

It has been hotter than hell down here, in FL. We’ve been trying to stay busy this summer but it’s so hot that we’ve been frequenting the beach, marina park, farmer’s markets and all that good stuff. I just discovered a new farmer’s market that is right on the beach a few days ago. So next week, we are hitting the beach early in the morning and then the farmer’s market. I heard they have great fresh produce there and I can’t wait to get a few baskets of veggies and fruit.

I know that the first thing I will be making as soon as we get home, is this Fresh Caprese Salad. It’s my absolute favorite salad and the best thing about it is the white vinegar reduction.

There is a white bowl with white balsamic reduction in it. It's yellow in color. There is a bottle of white balsamic vinegar and whole tomatoes in the background.

I really hope that I’m not the only one who’s been in the dark about white balsamic vinegar. My friend Nicky, from Nicky D Cooks, told me about caprese  salad (and her killer Five Cheese Penne recipe) that she was making for a cooking class and she said that she always used white balsamic. I was quite embarrassed that I didn’t even know that there was a white balsamic vinegar. She actually never reduced her vinegar when making balsamic so I recommended that she tried that. I had to run to the store and get a bottle of white balsamic vinegar and then run home and make myself a salad with it. She messaged me the next day telling me that she tried my reduction and loved it. That is why I love having chef friends because we get to learn from each other all the time.

And let me just tell you, reduction with white balsamic is SO much tastier than dark balsamic vinegar. I’ve been missing out for years and I hope that you will try it as soon as possible if you haven’t yet! The taste is a lot crispier, a little sweeter and grape is much more pronounced. Deliciousness!

Side view of Fresh Caprese Salad with White Balsamic Reduction is in a small, white serving dish with a fork. There is stacked tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and chopped basil leaves. There is a white bowl with extra white balsamic reduction in it and whole tomatoes in the background.

small white square plate with fresh caprese salad with a bottle of oil and additional tomatoes in the background

Fresh Caprese Salad with White Balsamic Reduction

Fresh tomatoes on a vine layered with fresh mozzarella cheese, topped with delicious white balsamic reduction and fresh basil.
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Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 430kcal
Author: Lyuba Brooke

Ingredients

  • 2 large tomatoes on a vine
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
  • 10 large basil leaves
  • Reduction:
  • ½ cup white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp honey

Instructions

  • Balsamic reduction: Whisk white balsamic vinegar and 1 tsp of honey in a small sauce pot, over medium-high heat, and bring mixture to simmer. Once it starts to simmer, turn the heat down to medium. Let vinegar slow simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture coats the spoon. It will take 7-10 minutes but please note, that it will start to thicken fast during the last couple of minutes so keep an eye on it. Set aside once it thickens.
  • Slice tomatoes and mozzarella cheese into even slices and dice basil leaves. Layer tomato slices alternating with mozzarella slices and sprinkle basil over the top.
  • Drizzle white balsamic vinegar reduction over all over the salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 732mg | Potassium: 457mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 1897IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 606mg | Iron: 1mg
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Top view of Fresh Caprese Salad with White Balsamic Reduction is in a small, white serving dish with a fork. There is stacked tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and chopped basil leaves. There is a white bowl with extra white balsamic reduction in it and whole tomatoes in the background.

Fresh Caprese Salad with White Balsamic Reduction is in a small, white serving dish with a fork. There is stacked tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and chopped basil leaves. There is a white bowl with extra white balsamic reduction in it and whole tomatoes in the background.

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I’m Lyuba Brooke, mother of 2, the cook, recipe developer, photographer, and author behind willcookforsmiles.com. I share many classic and original recipes, cooking tips, and tutorials. My passion is sharing delicious meals for everyone to try. Read more...

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Comments

  1. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

    June 29, 2015 at 2:40 pm

    I do not use my white balsamic enough. I adore balsamic reduction though and will definitely need to make that.

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      June 29, 2015 at 6:47 pm

      I hope you will, white balsamic is now my favorite!
      Thank you, Erin!

      Reply
  2. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says

    June 29, 2015 at 7:29 am

    How can you possibly go wrong with fresh ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella cheese, rich olive oil and tangy balsamic vinegar and not to mention the wonderful flavor and scent of basil. Yum!! I could have that right now and it is breakfast time. If you frequent Trader Joe they have a wonderful white balsamic that we use all the time and it is very reasonably priced. Great recipe — delicious in its simplicity!! The pictures are beautiful. Italians do think tomatoes are picture worthy 🙂

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      June 29, 2015 at 9:57 am

      I’ll have to check out Trader Joes. It’s on the beach so I don’t go there too often but I’ll put it on the list for the next trip 🙂
      Thank you, Marisa!

      Reply
      • bb says

        September 20, 2019 at 3:32 pm

        I used white balsamic reduction by Alessi that I purchased at the grocery store. Its wonderful on Caprese Salad and on anything else – even salmon. I keep it in refg so before using I set it out for about an house.

        Reply

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