Description
Enjoy a simple yet flavorful salad featuring the classic combination of cherry tomatoes and fresh mozzarella.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls, halved or quartered
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn or chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes and mozzarella balls.
- Add the torn or chopped fresh basil leaves to the bowl.
- Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the tomato and mozzarella mixture.
- If using, drizzle the balsamic glaze over the salad.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Gently toss the ingredients to combine.
- Serve immediately or let it sit for a few minutes for the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- This salad is best served at room temperature.
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg