Strawberry Caprese Salad

Ingredients

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

2-1/2 teaspoons light brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

4 cups fresh strawberries tops removed and cut in half

1/3 cup toasted walnuts coarsely chopped

1/3 cup chopped fresh basil

1 cup fresh Ciliegine mozzarella balls

Directions

In large bowl, whisk together vinegar, brown sugar, salt, and freshly ground pepper until the sugar has dissolved.

Add olive oil in a steady stream and whisk until the ingredients are well incorporate and the texture is smooth.

Place in the refrigerator.

Toss strawberries in the balsamic vinaigrette.

Arrange the berries on a plate.

Sprinkle the walnuts on top, then the basil, and then add the mozzarella balls and serve with extra balsamic vinaigrette.