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Balsamic Caramelized Onion Caprese

Balsamic Caramelized Onion Caprese

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Servings

5 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 onion sweet, large, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup extra dry vermouth
  • 2 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/4 cup aged balsamic vinegar
  • 1 pound fresh water packed mozarella sliced into 15 slices
  • 15 slices 2 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch thick slices of seedless watermelon
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium high heat.
  • Add onions and sauté for about 5 minutes until onions are golden in color and slightly toasted.
  • Reduce heat to medium.
  • Add the vermouth and sugar to the pan and simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated from the pan.
  • Stir in the balsamic and sauté another few minutes.
  • Remove from heat and cool.
  • Alternate slices of cheese and watermelon on a serving platter or up to 4 individual salad plates.
  • Spoon onion mixture over watermelon and mozzarella slices.
  • Garnish with fresh basil.
  • Source:
  • Watermelon.org