Parmesan Basket with Caprese Salad

These parmesan cheese baskets with caprese salad are the recipe that will save you when you invite friends over or go to a gathering with them. The caprese salad is very fresh and pairs well with meats, plus it has balsamic vinaigrette and a bit of basil. Learn to prepare it in delicious parmesan baskets with this step-by-step guide.
Ingredients
6
Servings
  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar, for the vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cups raw sugar, for the vinaigrette
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped, for the vinaigrette
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice, for the vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cups basil, for the vinaigrette
  • 1/2 cups olive oil, for the vinaigrette
  • salt, for the vinaigrette
  • pepper, for the vinaigrette
  • cooking spray, for the basket
  • 2 cups Parmesan cheese, for the basket
  • 1 cup spinach, for the caprese salad
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, in spheres, for the caprese salad
  • 1 cup cherry tomato, in halves, for the caprese salad
  • basil, for garnish
Preparation
20 mins
18 mins
Low
  • For the vinaigrette, in a small pot over medium heat, heat the balsamic vinegar with the brown sugar for 15 minutes until a thick consistency is achieved. Once cool, mix in a bowl with the garlic, lemon juice, basil, and olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • For the baskets, in a hot non-stick skillet, spray with oil, add the parmesan cheese in a circular shape, and cook until it starts to form a crust; then lift the parmesan circle with a spatula and place it over a container shaped like a basket. Let it cool and set aside.
  • On the basket, place the spinach leaves, mozzarella cheese spheres, and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and garnish with basil leaves.

Nutritional Information

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