No, Caprese salad and bruschetta are two distinct Italian dishes, although they do share some similarities. Both dishes use fresh basil and tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil and, sometimes, baslamic vinegar. But, the primary difference between the two is that Caprese salad is a cold salad made with tomatoes, mozzarella, and basilwhile bruschetta is an appetizer made with toasted bread and topped with a variety of ingredients, including tomatoes.