Ingredients:

• 4 medium fresh tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves of fresh garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup of fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 3 tablespoons of traditional balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup of fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
• 2 cups of mixed greens (like arugula, spinach, and/or lettuce)
• 1 cup of seasoned croutons
• 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Alternative Ingredients:

• Tomatoes – cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, or even different colored heirloom tomatoes
• Onion – Red onion, white onion, yellow onion, sweet onions, green onions
• Fresh Mozzarella – Feta cheese, goat cheese, or burrata
• Balsamic Vinegar – Red wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, balsamic glaze.
• Olive Oil – Any other neutral oil like vegetable oil, canola, or grapeseed oil would work, though it will slightly alter the flavor profile.
• Basil – Dried basil, fresh parsley, cilantro, or even mint
• Mixed Greens – Romaine lettuce, iceberg, kale, or any other leafy greens
• Croutons – Garlic bread, pita chips, or even toasted, chopped ciabatta
• Parmesan Cheese – Pecorino Romano or Asiago cheese
• Fresh garlic – garlic powder