Caprese Salad with Balsamic Reduction

1 cup balsamic vinegar

¼ cup honey

3 large tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch slices

1 (16 ounce) package fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch slices

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

½ cup fresh basil leaves

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Stir balsamic vinegar and honey together in a small saucepan and place over high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the vinegar mixture has reduced to 1/3 cup, about 10 minutes. Set the balsamic reduction aside to cool.

Arrange alternate slices of tomato and mozzarella cheese decoratively on a serving platter. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper, spread fresh basil leaves over the salad, and drizzle with olive oil and the balsamic reduction.