Caprese Wreath

Ingredients:

  • Balsamic Glaze
    • 1½ cups balsamic vinegar
    • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • Salad
    • 12 ounces grape or cherry tomatoes
    • 10 ounces fresh cherry-sized mozzarella balls
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 3-4 teaspoons dried Italian herbs
    • Handful fresh basil leaves (shredded, to garnish)
    • Flaked sea salt and ground pepper to season

Directions

Combine the vinegar and sugar in a small saucepan. Cook while stirring over low heat for 4-5 minutes, or until sugar has dissolved.

Increase heat to medium setting and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until reduced by 1/3 and thickened like syrup.

Wash and dry the tomatoes. Arrange them in a circle on a large serving plate or round platter. Drain the mozzarella balls and arrange between the tomatoes.

Drizzle with olive oil and season with the Italian herbs, salt and pepper. Toss the tomatoes and cheese through the oil with a spoon.

Garnish with the fresh shredded basil.

To serve, place the bowl of balsamic glaze in the center of the wreath. Arrange toothpicks around and underneath the tomato and cheese balls, with the sharp ends toward the middle of the plate.

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