Cherry Tomato and Mozzarella Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Cherry Tomato and Mozzarella Salad is a quick and easy dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Featuring sweet cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella balls, and fragrant fresh basil, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes. Tossed in a simple yet elegant dressing of extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar, and seasoned with a hint of salt and freshly ground black pepper, each bite delivers a harmonious balance of tangy, savory, and herbaceous notes. Ideal as a light side dish, appetizer, or even a refreshing addition to a summer spread, this salad will quickly become a go-to favorite. Plus, it’s gluten-free and naturally low-carb, making it suitable for a variety of dietary needs.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams cherry tomatoes
- 250 grams fresh mozzarella balls
- 15 grams fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the cherry tomatoes under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
Slice each cherry tomato in half and place them into a large mixing bowl.
Drain the mozzarella balls and gently pat them dry using a paper towel. Cut each mozzarella ball in half and add them to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Wash and dry the fresh basil leaves. Stack the leaves and roll them gently before slicing into thin strips.
Add the basil strips to the bowl with tomatoes and mozzarella.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the tomato and mozzarella mixture.
Sprinkle salt and freshly ground black pepper over the salad, adjusting to your taste preference.
Toss everything together gently until the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual plates and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1204 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.3 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.8 g | 209% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 196 mg | 65% | |
| Sodium | 2776 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.0 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.4 g | ||
| Protein | 57.1 g | 114% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1353 mg | 104% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1017 mg | 22% | |
*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.
