Strawberry Caprese Salad

By kayjayjohnson

Ingredients

• 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• pinch of sugar
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• squeeze of fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup hulled and quartered strawberries
• 1/2 cup diced fresh mozzarella cheese
• 4-5 basil leaves

Details

Adapted from kidsinthesink.wordpress.com

Preparation

Step 1

Toss the tomatoes with the salt and sugar in a colander and let drain for 10-15 minutes to remove excess water.

While the tomatoes are draining, bring the vinegar to a boil in a small saucepan. Cook until it is thick and syrupy, and has reduced to just a few tablespoons, 5-10 minutes. Remove from heat and pour into a small bowl to cool.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, and lemon juice. Add a pinch of salt. Toss with the tomatoes, strawberries, mozzarella, and basil. Before serving, drizzle each bowl with a small amount of the balsamic reduction. Be careful because a little of the reduction goes a long way. Enjoy!