Chopped Caprese Salad
This easy Chopped Caprese Salad recipe may be the lazy way to enjoy a caprese salad, but I promise it’s just as delicious!
A traditional caprese salad has tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, and basil placed on a plate and it looks very beautiful.
This is my way of not having to take the time to strategically layer and arrange them in a fancy way.
I knew I had to do something extra special with my first garden tomatoes of the year 🙂
How to make Chopped Caprese Salad
I diced them and put them in a bowl.
Then chopped some fresh mozzarella cheese.
It’s pretty important that you use fresh mozzarella, and not the regular block of mozzarella cheese.
They are very different from each other.
After the tomatoes and mozzarella are chopped, add some balsamic vinegar, olive oil, sugar, Italian seasoning, fresh basil, kosher salt, and pepper.
Toss these gorgeous ingredients together until evenly mixed, and taste for seasoning.
I added a bit more kosher salt and pepper to mine.
This salad can be served right away, or if you are entertaining or if you want to make it ahead of time.
It’s perfect if you refrigerate it for a few hours.
Chopped Caprese Salad is great served just like this, or you can toast some Italian bread and serve on the side for dipping, or topping.
I made mine kind of like a Caprese Bruschetta and it was so, so good!
If you like Chopped Caprese Salad, you might also want to try these recipes…
Air Fryer Parmesan Zucchini Fries
Sweet Summertime Corn Salad
Tomato Jam
and also Bacon Jalapeno Corn Salad
Grilled Margherita Flatbreads
Chopped Caprese Salad would be the perfect side for Grilled Mexican Chicken
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Chopped Caprese Salad
Garden fresh tomatoes and fresh mozzarella are the perfect combo in this gorgeous salad
Ingredients
- 4-5 fresh tomatoes
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- kosher salt, pepper
- Optional: balsamic glaze, toasted bread for dipping or topping
Instructions
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Dice the fresh tomatoes and place them in a large bowl.
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Cut the fresh mozzarella into cubes, similar in size as the tomatoes, and add them to the bowl.
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Add remaining ingredients to the bowl and stir until evenly mixed.
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Serve right away, or refrigerate for a few hours before serving with balsamic glaze, and/or toasted bread for dipping or topping if desired.
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