2dozen fresh basil leavestorn into bite-sized pieces or julienned
Instructions
Mix all ingredients well and refrigerate a half hour before serving. Top with salt and pepper before serving
If your tomatoes are larger, cut them in quarters or halves. If your tomatoes are bite-sized, you do not need to cut them in half and then your leftovers will store well in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. The cut tomatoes do not hold up as well overnight.
Notes
Caprese Salad Alternatives:
Place one pearl and half a cherry tomato on a small toothpick with a basil leaf. Make several mini skewers, arrange on a plate and drizzle with olive oil and vinegar for a passed plate finger food option.
If you have roma tomatoes and the larger log of sliced fresh mozzarella, you can make Caprese Stackers. Place the mozarella pieces on a serving plate. Top each with a slice of tomato. Drizzle the stacks with olive oil and balsamic vinegar and then sprinkle torn or chopped basil on top.
You can make wreath or candy cane shaped caprese boards with basil leaf garnish for a holiday oresentation.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Chopped Caprese Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
221.2
% Daily Value*
Fat
17
g
26
%
Carbohydrates
5.1
g
2
%
Fiber
0.9
g
4
%
Protein
10.8
g
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.