A Simple Cherry Tomato and Mozzarella Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this simple cherry tomato and mozzarella salad is the ultimate no-cook dish for summer gatherings or quick weeknight meals. Featuring juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella pearls (bocconcini or ciliegine), fragrant fresh basil leaves, and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar, this salad is a perfect harmony of sweet, tangy, and savory. Ready in just 10 minutes, this vibrant recipe is an effortless side dish or light main course that highlights high-quality, fresh ingredients. Garnished with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper for a flavorful finish, it's a timeless classic that celebrates simplicity and culinary elegance. Perfect for serving with crusty bread or as part of a picnic spread, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams cherry tomatoes
- 200 grams fresh mozzarella (bocconcini or ciliegine)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the cherry tomatoes. Slice them in half and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Drain the fresh mozzarella and add it to the bowl with the tomatoes. If using larger mozzarella balls, cut them into bite-sized pieces.
Add the extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar to the bowl. Gently toss everything to coat.
Tear the fresh basil leaves into smaller pieces and add them to the salad.
Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, then toss the salad again to evenly distribute the seasonings.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
801 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.3 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.2 g | 126% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 1539 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.1 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.1 g | ||
| Protein | 38.3 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 762 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 798 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
