What’s in this Caprese Salad Recipe?
In the Spring and Summer, you can always find me making Caprese Salad. The fact that this cherry tomato Caprese salad is low-carb and gluten-free makes it the ultimate recipe to bring to any occasion. I love that almost anyone can enjoy it, regardless of special diet.
Balsamic Vinegar: Adds a sweet, fruity, and acidic taste to this salad. Honey: Adds a touch of sweetness to the balsamic and helps to thicken it into a rich glaze. Cherry Tomatoes: The perfect bite-sized tomatoes for this chopped salad. You could also use grape tomatoes or chop up a regular tomato. Mozzarella Ciliegine: These whole milk fresh mozzarella balls or “pearls” are the perfect size for a chopped salad, but you could also dice up a larger mozzarella ball. Fresh Basil: Adds a pop of freshness and color to the salad. Salt + Pepper: Enhances the natural flavor of the tomatoes and cheese.
Pro Tip: You can also add 1 tablespoon of olive oil if you’d like the added flavor, but it’s not necessary.
Variations on Chopped Caprese Salad with Cherry Tomatoes
If you can find heirloom cherry tomatoes, they are a great addition to this salad, as each color has a unique taste! I even like to use my herb marinated mozzarella to add just a little extra something! If you’re looking to spice things up just a bit, you could try sprinkling on some Italian seasoning or crushed red pepper flakes.
How to Store
I recommend eating within 24 hours, but this chopped Caprese salad will stay good in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. It can get a bit juicy, so drain before serving. It’s always better the fresher you can serve it, but we do love this as leftovers. No shame in your game!
Serving Suggestions
This Caprese Salad with cherry tomatoes is great on its own or even used as a fresh salsa for chicken, fish, or homemade fresh pasta! Save some of this and throw it on a burger, or simply enjoy it with some cheese focaccia. We love to serve it with Italian classics, like Grandma’s homemade meatballs, stuffed shells, lasagna, baked ziti, shrimp scampi, or chicken parmesan.
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“Hey there, stumbled upon this recipe when looking for caprese salads and this was such a winner! I made it pretty much as instructed; the only difference was I added chopped and skinned cucumbers as per another recipe which just added more crunch. Seriously, that balsamic honey reduction? This is 100% going into our hosting recipe repertoire. Thanks for posting!” – Jo
