Tomato & Mozzarella Salad
Tomato & Mozzarella Salad. This dish of marinated cherry tomatoes, olives, and mozzarella is super simple but oh so delicious, especially when cherry tomatoes are in season.
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Servings: 4 small bowls
Calories: 353kcal
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cherry or grape tomatoes (about 2.5 cups) - Sliced in halves
- 8 ounces fresh mini mozzarella balls (weight without the water)
- ½ cup red onion - thinly sliced
- ½ cup kalamata olives
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 large garlic cloves - crushed
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, divided
- kosher salt
- fresh ground pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes - optional
- Toasted baguette or ciabatta slices for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, red onion and olives.16 ounces cherry or grape tomatoes (about 2.5 cups), 8 ounces fresh mini mozzarella balls (weight without the water), ½ cup red onion, ½ cup kalamata olives
- In a small bowl, stir together olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, red-pepper flakes, salt and pepper to taste and ¼ cup of chopped fresh basil. Pour mixture over tomatoes, mozzarella, red onions and olives.¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 large garlic cloves, ½ cup fresh basil leaves, divided, ¼ teaspoon dried oregano, kosher salt, fresh ground pepper, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Toss gently combine and to coat all ingredients. Let sit in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes and up to an hour before serving.
- When ready to eat, spoon the mixture over Toasted baguette or ciabatta slices and garnish with the remaining basil leaves.
Notes
- For the most refreshing taste, refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes before serving. The cold temperature enhances the flavors.
- You can add crunchy elements like croutons or pine nuts for a crunchy texture.
- Make it vegan! Simply omit the cheese or use dairy-free alternatives like vegan mozzarella or nutritional yeast.
- This Tomato salad can be prepared in advance, but for the freshest taste, consume it within 24 hours.
- Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Consume within a day or two.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 951mg | Potassium: 319mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g