Chopped Caprese Salad Inspired By Dean And Deluca Food

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.

CAPRESE SALAD

Steps:

• Slice the tomatoes and cheese into 1/4-inch thick slices. Arrange the salad on a serving platter or individual plates in an alternating pattern with two or three pieces of tomato for every piece of cheese. Season with the salt and pepper. Scatter the basil leaves over the top and drizzle with the oil. Serve at room temperature.

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.

CAPRESE SALAD - GIADA DE LAURENTIIS

Steps:

• Whisk the lemon juice, 1/2 t salt, and 1/4 t pepper in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil to blend. Set the dressing aside.
• Cut the regular tomatoes into 1/2-inch thick slices, and the plum tomatoes into wedges. Cut the cherry, grape, and teardrop tomatoes in half. Arrange the tomatoes and mozzarella on a platter. Drizzle the dressing over. Sprinkle with the basil and additional salt and pepper to taste, and serve.

CAPRESE SALAD

Steps:

• Arrange the slices of tomato and mozzarella on a platter, alternating between slices of each, and sprinkle over the basil leaves. Season generously with salt and black pepper, then drizzle over the olive oil and vinegar. Serve straightaway.

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)