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Springtime Insalata Caprese with Basil Oil and a Strawberry Balsamic Reduction

Springtime Insalata Caprese with Basil Oil and a Strawberry Balsamic Reduction

Fresh, surprising, herbaceous and perfect for spring! This makes for a delightful appetizer or even a side salad. You may be wondering about strawberries and mozzarella, but it’s our Sigona’s Basil Oil that brings the whole dish together, paired with the syrupy sweet strawberry balsamic reduction. Adapted from The Olive Oil & Vinegar Lover’s Cookbook. Serves 2 to 4.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup Sigona’s Strawberry Balsamic see note
  • 8 oz. fresh pearl- or cherry-sized mozzarella
  • 1 pint fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 2 Tbsp Sigona’s Basil Oil divided, see note
  • About 10 small fresh basil leaves
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Add the balsamic to a small sauce pan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil then reduce to medium low and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. The reduction is done when it is reduced by nearly half and nicely coats the back of a spoon. Set aside to cool.
  • Toss the strawberries and mozzarella with 1 tablespoon basil oil, season with salt and pepper. Spread out the berries and cheese on a serving tray and then add the basil leaves.
  • Drizzle the entire dish with the remaining basil oil and a tablespoon or so of the reduced strawberry balsamic. Serve as is or provide small skewers.

Notes

Sigona's infused olive oils and balsamics are available in both our markets and online at www.sigonas.com
Sigona's Strawberry Balsamic
Sigona's Infused Basil Olive Oil
Keyword salad, Sigona's Basil Olive Oil, Sigona's Strawberry Balsamic, strawberries
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