Caprese Salad

Directions

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   Measure the balsamic vinegar and pour into a saucepan.
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   Bring it to a gentle boil over a low heat.
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   Cook it until the balsamic vinegar has reduced to a nice thick glaze (but still pourable), about 15 minutes.
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   Oh and one other thing, your house will stink.
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   But it's a good kind of stink, it's a vinegary stink.
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   Allow the reduction to cool to room temperature before you serve it.
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   When you are ready to assemble the salad, cut the tomatoes into thick slices.
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   Arrange them on a platter, alternating them with the mozzarella slices.
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   Tuck the whole basil leaves in between the tomato and cheese slices.
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    Drizzle on the gorgeous, almost black balsamic reduction.
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    Then drizzle olive oil in a thin stream over the top.
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    Finally, sprinkle on salt and pepper.
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    You need this in your life.
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    Make it today my friends.