Caprese Salad2

I have already posted a caprese salad, but this one has a balsamic vinegar reduction that I really like.








Ingredients:
sliced tomatoes
sliced mozzarella cheese
basil
balsamic vinegar
Method:
1. Place about 1/2 cup of balsamic in a small pan and turn on low as you slice the tomatoes and mozzarella.
2. When the vinegar has reduced by 1/2 let it cool a bit.
3. Arrange the tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil on the plate.
4. Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the salad and enjoy.

Strawberry Avocado Salad

Every year for the past 8 years we have gone to Oregon to spend some time away from the Texas heat.  Our hostess makes this salad and it has fast become my all-time favorite salad. I finally got the recipe from her so I could post it on my blog.






Ingredients for Dressing:
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup olive oil
2 Tablespoons and 2 teaspoons honey
2 Tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Place in a blender or just put ingredients in a mason jar and shake until combined.

Ingredients for Salad:
4 cups torn salad greens
2 avocado - peeled, pitted and sliced
20 strawberries, sliced
1 cup toasted pecans

Place salad greens in a bowl and top with sliced avocado and strawberries. Drizzle dressing over salad. Sprinkle with toasted pecans.