Green Salad with Mozzarella and Tomatoes
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Green Salad with Mozzarella and Tomatoes is the perfect combination of simplicity and sophistication. Featuring a vibrant mix of tender salad greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy fresh mozzarella balls, this salad is elevated with a drizzle of homemade balsamic vinaigrette and a fragrant garnish of torn basil leaves. Ready in just 10 minutes, this effortless crowd-pleaser is ideal for a light lunch, a dinner starter, or a refreshing side dish. Packed with the goodness of wholesome ingredients and the bold flavors of Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, this salad is a celebration of fresh, high-quality produce that's as beautiful to serve as it is to eat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, romaine)
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine)
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.25 cups Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the mixed salad greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Rinse and halve the cherry tomatoes. Add them to the bowl with the salad greens.
Drain and rinse the fresh mozzarella balls. Pat them dry and add them to the salad bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
Roughly tear the fresh basil leaves and scatter them over the salad as a garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Green Salad with Mozzarella and Tomatoes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1058 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.3 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.5 g | 158% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 127 mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 1078 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.5 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.4 g | ||
| Protein | 48.0 g | 96% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 997 mg | 77% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1352 mg | 29% | |
*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.
