Chopped Caprese Salad
Bright, vibrant, and effortlessly delicious, this Chopped Caprese Salad is a fresh twist on the classic Italian favorite. Bursting with the sweet juiciness of cherry tomatoes, creamy bites of fresh mozzarella, and fragrant ribbons of basil, this salad comes together in just 10 minutes—no cooking required! Drizzled with rich extra virgin olive oil and a touch of tangy balsamic glaze, it’s perfectly seasoned with salt and freshly cracked black pepper for a simple yet sophisticated flavor profile. Whether served as a side dish or enjoyed as a light meal with crusty bread, this recipe embodies the essence of summer dining. Ideal for busy weeknights, potlucks, or alfresco gatherings, this easy-to-make, gluten-free dish is sure to become a staple in your recipe collection.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Fresh mozzarella balls (Ciliegine or Bocconcini)
- 0.5 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic glaze
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the cherry tomatoes. Slice each tomato into quarters and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Drain the fresh mozzarella balls and pat them dry with a paper towel. Cut them in half (if large) and add to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Wash and dry the fresh basil leaves. Stack a few leaves on top of each other, roll them tightly, and slice thinly to create chiffonade-style ribbons. Add the basil to the mixing bowl.
Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic glaze over the tomato, mozzarella, and basil mixture.
Sprinkle with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
Gently toss everything together until well combined, being careful not to crush the ingredients.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish and optionally garnish with an extra drizzle of balsamic glaze for presentation.
Serve immediately as a side dish or enjoy as a light meal with crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
934 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.1 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.5 g | 148% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 127 mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 1625 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.2 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.9 g | ||
| Protein | 45.6 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 907 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 974 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
