CHOPPED CAPRESE SALAD

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Make and share this Chopped Caprese Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by RedVinoGirl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2 inch pieces (1 cup)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons shallots, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
salt and pepper
1/2 fresh basil leaf
1 1/2 lbs grape tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise
2 romaine lettuce hearts, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/2 inch pieces (12 ounces)
1/4 cup kalamata olive, pitted, chopped
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • 1. Combine mozzarella, oil, shallot, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a bowl. Coarsely shop half of basil leaves and add to mozzarella mixture; set aside while preparing tomatoes. Combine tomatoes and 1 teaspoon salt in separate bowl; transfer to colander set in sink and let drain for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. (Tomatoes can be prepared up to an hour in advance).
  • 2. Tear remaining basil leaves into 1/2-inch pieces. Gently toss tomatoes, romaine, olives, vinegar, mozzarella mixture, and basil together in large bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste, serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.9, Fat 16.7, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 29.9, Sodium 302.2, Carbohydrate 13.4, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 5.9, Protein 12.2

Zoli Ward21
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Dust
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect salad for a summer party.


Faruk Faris
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I've never made a Caprese salad before, but this recipe made it so easy. It turned out delicious!


abdullah waleed
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. It's also a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.


Beatrice Samson
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use fresh ingredients from my garden.


Connie Aye
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil are a perfect match.


Ricardo Cardenas
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This salad is so refreshing and light. It's the perfect salad for a hot summer day.


Friday Uyieh
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect summer salad.


Pets lavar Ariyan (গাছ প্রেমিক)
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This salad is so simple, but it's so delicious. The fresh ingredients really shine through.


Franzi Mine
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I'm not a huge fan of tomatoes, but I really enjoyed this salad. The mozzarella cheese and basil really balanced out the flavor of the tomatoes.


Siphesihle Brian Khumalo
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This salad is always a hit at parties. It's so refreshing and flavorful.


fahad 502
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I love how easy this salad is to make. It's perfect for a quick and healthy lunch.


Adeel Pardesi
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This salad is the perfect way to use up fresh tomatoes from the garden.


Pixie Barlow
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Muhammad Imran Joyia
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This salad is so refreshing and light. It's the perfect summer dish. I love the way the basil adds a pop of flavor.


Michael Oyero
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I'm not usually a fan of Caprese salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The tomatoes were so sweet and flavorful, and the mozzarella cheese was perfectly creamy. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Samy Chavez
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use fresh ingredients from my garden.


Janbaz Boos
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. I especially liked the way the balsamic vinegar added a touch of sweetness to the salad.


Humyon kobir
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This is the best Caprese salad recipe I've ever tried! The tomatoes were perfectly ripe and juicy, the mozzarella cheese was creamy and flavorful, and the basil added a nice pop of freshness. I will definitely be making this salad again and again.


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