Avocado Caprese Salad with Balsamic Reduction

Avocado Caprese Salad with Balsamic Reduction

Inspired by JoyfulHealthyEats

Ingredients

Serves 2

Balsamic Reduction

2 cups / 500 ml balsamic vinegar

Salad

4 cups / 6 oz. / 170 gr fresh spring mix salad

½ cup fresh mozzarella pearls (small balls), whole or halved

½ cup cherry tomatoes, whole or halved

1 avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced

2 large handfuls fresh basil, roughly chopped

2 tablespoons olive oil

Fine grain sea salt

Ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Balsamic Reduction

In a small saucepan, bring balsamic vinegar to a boil over medium-low heat.

Cook for about 20 to 30 minutes, partially covered, until balsamic vinegar has reduced to a thicker glaze.

Cool and store covered in the refrigerator.

Salad

In two bowls, divide the spring mix, basil avocado, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and fresh mozzarella pearls.

Drizzle olive oil over the top of the salad, followed by drizzle of balsamic reduction.

Sprinkle with sea salt and fresh ground black pepper. Serve immediately.