Tomato Mozzarella Salad with Balsamic Reduction

This elegant green salad garnished made with fresh mozzarella, ripe slicing tomatoes, raspberries, and olives is sure to impress your guests.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 489 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• ½ cup sliced black olives
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• ½ cup fresh raspberries
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 4 tomatoes, sliced
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 head red leaf lettuce
• 2 balls of fresh mozzarella, sliced
• ¼ small red onion, sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pour balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan, and add the crushed garlic; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the vinegar has reduced to 1/4 cup. Set aside, and cool to room temperature.

Step 2

Divide the lettuce leaves among 4 salad plates. Arrange the tomato slices on top of the lettuce, then place the mozzarella on top of the tomatoes. Sprinkle the salads with the red onion, raspberries, and sliced black olives. Season with dried basil, salt, and pepper; drizzle with the olive oil and balsamic vinegar.