This Tomato Basil Mozzarella Salad is fragrant and full of garden-fresh flavors. The dressing is a simple extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette. (gluten-free)

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Tomato Basil Mozzarella Salad

Tomato Basil Mozzarella Salad

Hi Everyone!

I am so happy to share with you one of my all-time FAVORITE salads: Tomato Basil Mozzarella Salad.

Now, there are all different ways to make this type of salad, this recipe is a simple, no-fuss version – no fuss is the way I like my recipes!

Let’s talk ingredients

For this recipe, I used a medley of tomatoes, some red, sweet grape tomatoes, yellow “Zima” grape tomatoes, and cherry and grape tomatoes from my garden.

The total amount is 2 1/4 cups (13.8 ounces) but you can use more or less, depending on what you have, this recipe is very forgiving!

Try to get “vine-ripened” tomatoes because their flavor is better.

Basil: I used basil from my garden. It’s very easy to grow!

I also added fresh basil flowers to garnish because basil flowers are edible and though more subtly-flavored compared to the leaves.

Basil flowers are very pretty too and when you have an herb garden, you find yourself pruning the basil flower all the time, it’s great to have some ways to use them up 🙂

Check out my Fresh Basil Flower Tea, as another way to utilize basil flowers 🙂

Mozzarella: I used a ball of mozzarella cheese, 16 ounces. I cut the ball into slices and then each slice into quarters.

I would say have the cheese slices match the size of the tomatoes.

For example, if I used large Heirloom tomatoes, I would have the Mozzarella slices in a larger size.

This Tomato Basil Mozzarella Salad is great for any Spring/Summer/Fall gathering or holiday.

It’s a crowd-pleaser because it’s so fragrant and delicious.

Ingredients for Tomato Basil Mozzarella Salad

2 1/4 cup (13.8 ounces) ripe tomatoes washed, sliced
16 ounces Mozzarella Ball, sliced to the same size as the tomatoes
6-10 fresh basil leaves to taste, washed, sliced

Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

1/2 teaspoon Kosher, salt or to taste
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, or to taste
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar, I prefer Balsamic vinegar imported from Modena

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Tomato Basil Mozzarella Salad

Name: Tomato Basil Mozzarella Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt, or to taste; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, or to taste; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar , I prefer Balsamic vinegar imported from Modena; 2 1/4 cup (13.8 ounces) ripe tomatoes, washed, sliced; 16 ounces Mozzarella , sliced to the same size as the tomatoes; 6-10 fresh basil leaves, to taste, washed, sliced

Yield: 1 13x9 container of salad

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

This Tomato Basil Mozzarella Salad is fragrant and full of garden-fresh flavors. The dressing is a simple extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette.

Ingredients

2 1/4 cup (13.8 ounces) ripe tomatoes, washed, sliced
16 ounces Mozzarella , sliced to the same size as the tomatoes
6-10 fresh basil leaves, to taste, washed, sliced

Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, or to taste
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar , I prefer Balsamic vinegar imported from Modena

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl or serving dish, mix prepared ingredients together and drizzle the Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing over the top. Toss to ensure that the ingredients are coated completely. Serve right away or chill first for a 1/2 hour before serving to let the ingredients "marinate." Enjoy!

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1 cup
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 241Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 491mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 13g

Please note that the Calculated Nutrition is an estimate at best.

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