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Grilled Caprese Salad drizzled with a Balsamic Vinegar Reduction

Caprese Salad is a summer staple for us. I wanted something a little different. For a new spin, I came up with Grilled Caprese Salad with Balsamic Drizzle.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4
Author: Jamie at Savorysaver.com

Ingredients

  • Caprese Salad Ingredients:
  • 4 homegrown or vine ripened tomatoes
  • 1 8 oz. Ball of Fresh Mozzarella
  • A Few Sprigs of Fresh Basil,leaves stripped off the stems
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Balsamic Drizzle, recipe below
  • Coarse Salt
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • Kabob Skewers for keeping the tomatoes together on the grill
  • Balsamic Drizzle Ingredients:
  • 1 Cup of Inexpensive Balsamic Vinegar
  • ¼ Cup Agave Nectar

Instructions

  • Cut tomatoes crosswise in half
  • Dice ball of mozzarella into cubes around the same size as the tomatoes.
  • Tear basil leaves into pieces slightly larger than the tomatoes and mozzarella.
  • Thread the ingredients onto the skewer. I like the following order.
  • Tomato half on the bottom which allows your caprese salad skewer to stand.
  • Mozzarella next.
  • Basil on top of the mozzarella to help catch some of the oil and balsamic vinegar.
  • Tomato half on top.
  • As you finish assembling the skewers, stand them up on the platter or plate you’re serving them from.
  • Drizzle the caprese salad skewers with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

For Balsamic Drizzle: Combine the Balsamic Vinegar and Agave Nectar into a small sauce pan. Bring the Vinegar and Agave to a boil over high heat. Then reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the mixture reduces and thickens. Cool to room temperature. Drizzle will thicken more as it cools. Transfer to a glass container such as a mason jar and store in fridge.