Chopped Caprese Salad Inspired By Dean And Deluca Recipes

CHOPPED CAPRESE SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, toss together the cut up tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil leaves.
• Add olive oil to bowl, and lightly toss together.
• Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the top of salad.
• Sprinkle salt as desired.

CHOPPED CAPRESE SALAD

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.

BEVERLY HILLS CHOPPED SALAD

Steps:

• Add the tomatoes, iceberg, romaine, chickpeas, salami and mozzarella to a large salad bowl.
• Add the olive oil, Parmesan, vinegar, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to a measuring cup or mason jar. Whisk to combine.
• Add the dressing to the salad and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

CHOPPED CAPRESE SALAD

Steps:

• Add the tomatoes, romaine, basil, olives, mozzarella, olive oil and garlic to a large salad bowl. Dress with red wine vinegar and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss well.

CHOPPED CAPRESE SALAD (INSPIRED BY DEAN AND DELUCA)

Steps:

• Mix everything together until just incorporated Serve with freshly cut baguette rounds (may be toasted or fresh)