Heart-Healthy Tomato Mozzarella Salad
Brighten up your meals with this Heart-Healthy Tomato Mozzarella Salad, a refreshing and nutritious twist on a classic favorite! Bursting with juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy low-fat mozzarella, and aromatic fresh basil, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for those seeking a light, wholesome dish. The homemade dressing—a simple blend of extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, and a touch of salt and pepper—elevates the flavors without compromising on heart-friendly ingredients. Ready in just 10 minutes and perfect for any occasion, this salad is an ideal side dish or stand-alone snack that pairs health-conscious choices with vibrant Mediterranean flavors. Choose this effortless recipe to boost your healthy eating goals while indulging in delicious simplicity!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz Low-fat mozzarella cheese (fresh, in water)
- 0.5 cups Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
- 1 clove Garlic (finely minced)
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Drain the low-fat mozzarella and pat dry with a paper towel. Cut the mozzarella into bite-sized pieces or keep whole if using mozzarella pearls. Add to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Rinse the fresh basil leaves and pat them dry. Tear the larger leaves into smaller pieces or leave them whole, then add to the salad bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl. Gently toss the salad until the components are evenly coated with the dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Serve immediately as a light side dish or enjoy on its own for a heart-healthy snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
884 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.1 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.4 g | 142% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 122 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 1828 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.0 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.4 g | ||
| Protein | 60.0 g | 120% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1682 mg | 129% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 950 mg | 20% | |
*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.
