Mediterranean Diet Tomato Mozzarella Salad
Fresh, vibrant, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Tomato Mozzarella Salad is the ultimate dish for those seeking a healthy yet indulgent option. Perfect for adhering to the Mediterranean diet, this recipe combines juicy, ripe tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil leaves, all brought to life with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and tangy balsamic vinegar. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s an effortless appetizer, side dish, or light meal that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Sprinkle with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper for a perfectly balanced finish, and serve alongside crusty whole-grain bread for a rustic, satisfying experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes
- 225 grams fresh mozzarella
- 12 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoons sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash the tomatoes thoroughly and slice them into evenly thick rounds, approximately 0.5 cm each.
Slice the fresh mozzarella into rounds of similar thickness to the tomatoes.
On a serving platter or individual plates, arrange the tomato and mozzarella slices, alternating them in an attractive pattern.
Tuck fresh basil leaves between the tomato and mozzarella slices for both flavor and aesthetics.
Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil evenly over the entire salad.
Drizzle the balsamic vinegar on top to add a tangy and slightly sweet flavor component.
Sprinkle the sea salt and freshly ground black pepper evenly over the salad for seasoning.
Serve immediately as a fresh appetizer, side dish, or light meal. Pair with crusty whole-grain bread if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1147 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.0 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.3 g | 161% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 146 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 2768 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.2 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.7 g | ||
| Protein | 58.3 g | 117% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1635 mg | 126% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 1530 mg | 33% | |
*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.
