Cherry Tomato, Basil & Mozzarella Salad
A quick and easy summer salad is made with sweet and juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh and aromatic basil and mozzarella, then tossed with a balsamic vinaigrette. Fresh mozzarella is always the best, but feel free to use normal mozzarella if you don't have any fresh one on hand.
Yield
4 servingsPrep
8 minCook
0 minReady
10 minLow Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free, Low Carb
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | pint |
cherry tomatoes
ripe, halved, 2 cups |
*
|
| 1 | clove |
garlic
minced or pressed, small clove |
|
| ½ | tablespoon |
balsamic vinegar
|
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
olive oil, extra-virgin
|
|
|
salt and black pepper
to taste |
*
|
||
| 4 | ounces |
mozzarella cheese
cut into 1/4-inch cubes, or fresh and torn |
|
| 4 | tablespoons |
basil
leaves, fresh, thinly sliced |
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 473 | ml |
cherry tomatoes
ripe, halved, 2 cups |
*
|
| 1 | clove |
garlic
minced or pressed, small clove |
|
| 7.5 | ml |
balsamic vinegar
|
|
| 15 | ml |
olive oil, extra-virgin
|
|
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
to taste |
*
|
| 115.6 | ml/g |
mozzarella cheese
cut into 1/4-inch cubes, or fresh and torn |
|
| 6E+1 | ml |
basil
leaves, fresh, thinly sliced |
|
Directions
In a mixing bowl, add the cherry tomatoes, basil and cheese.
In a small bowl, whisk together garlic, vinegar, olive oil, salt and black pepper to taste until well blended.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad.
Gently toss until well combined and coated.
Serve.
