Short How-To
Put all ingredients in a bowl and toss. You can marinate it for awhile, chill it, or serve immediately.
Long How-To
1 package small mozzarella balls (package is about as big as your fist; the balls are no larger than a thumbprint)
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1 cucumber, chopped (you can skin it, if you wish; I keep half the skin on, like stripes)
Olive oil
Balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper
Basil is optional, which could replace the cucumber to make it more like caprese salad in a bowl. I really enjoy the freshness of the cucumber in combination with the acidity of the tomato, though.
Do you know the difference between chopped, diced, and minced? I do now, so let me share. Chopped, diced, and minced follow this simple pattern for chunkc: big, medium, and small. Or in my mind: medium, small, and tiny. There is no precise measurement, according to some chefs. Just keep in mind:
chopped--big chunks, like a piece of potato salad
diced--medium chunks, like a kernel of corn
minced--so small that it could blend into something
