How to Make Chopped Caprese Salad
The Caprese Salad is a classic with the perfect trio of fresh mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, and basil. Drizzled with a balsamic glaze it is the perfect summer salad!
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 12 ounces cherry tomatoes cup in half
- 8 ounces mozzarella pearls or fresh mozzarella cheese cut into chunks
- 1/4 cup fresh basil julienned, more to taste
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt more or less to taste
Balsamic Glaze Ingredients
- 1 cup good balsamic vinegar
- 3-4 tbsp honey or maple syrup
Instructions
Balsamic Glaze Directions
- In a small saucepan, combine the balsamic vinegar and honey together over high heat.
- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer on low until the vinegar mixture has thickened and reduced to about 1/3 cup (this will take about 10 minutes).
- Set aside to cool.
Caprese Salad Directions
- Prepare all of the ingredients. Cut cherry tomatoes in half. Cut mozzarella cheese if needed and julienne the basil.
- In a medium bowl, toss together tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil.
- Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and toss to coat.
- Season with 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (more or less to taste).
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze right before serving.