“Michelin-Star Inspired Gluten-Free Italian Caprese Salad Tower with Balsamic Drizzle”
Discover a mouthwatering, cinematic gluten-free Italian Caprese Salad Tower recipe, perfect for your next dinner party or gourmet lunch. Inspired by Michelin-star chefs and easy to follow with step-by-step instructions.
Allergens
Milk (in mozzarella cheese)
Ingredients
- 1. 4 large ripe tomatoes 2. 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced into 16 rounds 3. 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves 4. 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 5. 2 tbsp honey 6. 2 tbsp olive oil 7. Salt and pepper, to taste 8. 1 tsp dried oregano 9. 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the balsamic reduction by combining balsamic vinegar and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until reduced by half, about 5 7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Slice the tomatoes into 1/4 inch thick slices and season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the Caprese Salad Tower on a large serving platter by layering ingredients in alternating patterns, starting with a tomato slice, followed by a mozzarella round, basil leaf, and another tomato slice. Repeat until all ingredients are used, finishing with a mozzarella round on top.
- Drizzle the balsamic reduction over the salad tower in a zigzag pattern, then sprinkle with dried oregano and crushed red pepper flakes (optional).
- Serve immediately and enjoy the sensory experience of this gourmet gluten free Italian Caprese Salad Tower.
Chef’s Insight
Use fresh, high-quality ingredients to enhance the flavor of this dish.
Notes
Serve with crusty gluten-free bread for a complete meal.