Fancy Caprese Salad (With Cherry Tomatoes)

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Fancy Caprese Salad (With Cherry Tomatoes)

Are you looking for a light dish for those hot summer nights? This fancy caprese salad with cherry tomatoes and balsamic is the perfect balance of refreshing fresh veggies, delicious bocconcini cheese, and zesty balsamic vinegar.

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Total Time35

Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Diet: Low Salt, Vegetarian

Servings: starter salads

Calories: 208kcal

Author: Joss Dyckson

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 large red onions thinly sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
½ cup fresh basil leaves
1 cup fresh bocconcini cheese cut in half
4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar one teaspoon for each salad
freshly ground sea salt to taste

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Instructions

Heat the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. When the butter is melted, add the onions. Toss with a spatula until the onions are fully coated in the butter.
2 tablespoons butter, 2 large red onions
Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes, or until soft and golden.
In a medium bowl, add the tomatoes, olive oil and salt and mix well.
1 cup cherry tomatoes, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
In each serving dish, stack the basil leaves, tomatoes, bocconcini and caramelized onions. Top with the balsamic vinegar and sprinkle with a little more sea salt. Serve.
1 cup fresh bocconcini cheese, ½ cup fresh basil leaves, 4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Notes

Serving size: The serving size is for an appetizer (starter salad).
Herb substitutions: Some herbs that you can substitute the basil with are oregano, mint and thyme. For something more mild, you could try spinach.
Caramelized onion storage: The caramelized onions can last up to a week in the fridge in a covered container.
Salad storage: Leftover salad can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Make ahead tips:
- Make the caramelized onions a few days in advance and store in the fridge.
- Slice the bocconcini cheese balls in half and return to the container with the brine. They can last up to 5 to 7 days in the fridge. Drain when you are ready to put the salad together.
- You can also pre-slice the tomatoes and they will last up to 2 days in the fridge in a covered container.

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