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    Tomato Mozzarella Salad With Easy Vinaigrette

    Published on Jul 29, 2019 by Jim · Updated on May 13, 2022 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · Leave a Comment

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    This tomato mozzarella salad is the perfect dish to make for your next barbecue.  It's loaded with cherry tomatoes, basil, red onions, and fresh mozzarella and topped with a super easy vinaigrette.  It's a delicious Italian tomato salad that just might become your new favorite side!

    Cherry tomato salad in white plate.

    Summer salads are great.  We are always looking for new ones, and I'm sure you are too! 

    We have a ton of summer salads here at Sip and Feast.

    Ingredients on cutting board: red onion, grape tomatoes, basil and a bowl of fresh mozzarella.

    How to make it

    1. Whisk together 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp kosher salt, ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, and a ¼ cup of red wine vinegar.

    Italian tomato salad recipe process shot collage group one.

    1. Slice 1 medium red onion into strips as shown.  Also, slice the cherry tomatoes into halves and give the basil a light chop.
    2. In a large bowl combine the pint of cherry tomatoes, cup of drained fresh mozzarella balls, sliced onions, and basil leaves.

    Recipe process shot collage group two.

    1. Right before serving, whisk the dressing one more time and pour half of it onto the salad.  Give it a toss, and if needed add a touch more dressing - it's better to under-dress the salad.  Serve right away so that the Italian tomato salad does not get soggy.

    So that's how to make a delicious salad with cherry tomatoes and fresh mozzarella. 

    Serve it with these easy rosemary grilled pork chops or these provolone and prosciutto stuffed steak pinwheels.

    Top tips

    • Use good quality extra virgin olive oil.
    • Only 1 tsp of kosher was used, adjust accordingly.
    • Cherry tomatoes can be substituted with regular-sized tomatoes cut into bite-sized pieces.  Ditto for the fresh mozzarella balls.
    • To ensure a better salad, wait until the last minute to dress the tomatoes.
    • Start off by dressing the salad with only half the dressing.  It's better to use too little than too much.  The rest can be served on the side.

    Tomato, basil and mozzarella salad in white platter on blue background.

    Substitutions & additions

    • Caprese salad - To make a simple change just use balsamic vinegar instead of the red wine vinegar.  
    • Cucumber - Cut up 1 large cucumber into bite-size pieces to make a cucumber and tomato salad.

    Small bowl of tomato mozzarella salad.

    More Summer salads

    Tomato mozzarella salad isn't the only simple side dish I turn to time and time again. Here are a few more of our summer must-haves:

    • Chicken pesto pasta salad - The most delicious pesto with grilled chicken and penne.
    • Spinach gorgonzola pasta salad - Bowtie pasta with baby spinach and gorgonzola.
    • Fusilli Italian pasta salad - With salami, mozzarella, tomatoes, and olives.
    • Potato green bean salad - Potatoes, tomatoes, and fresh green beans tossed in a tangy vinaigrette. 
    • Orange fennel salad - Sicilian-style salad of orange segments and toasted pine nuts in a citrus vinaigrette.

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    Tomato mozzarella salad in white plate on blue background.

    Tomato Mozzarella Salad With Easy Vinaigrette

    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Cook Time: 0 mins
    Total Time: 10 mins
    Servings: 4
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    Author: James

    Ingredients

    For the vinaigrette

    • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
    • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
    • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
    • 1 tsp kosher salt

    For the salad

    • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
    • 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls
    • 1 medium red onion
    • 1 bunch fresh basil

    Instructions

    For the vinaigrette

    • Whisk together a ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, ¼ cup red wine vinegar, 1 tsp kosher salt and 1 tsp Dijon mustard.

    For the salad

    • Slice cherry tomatoes into halves. Slice red onion into long thin pieces. Tear or rough chop approximately a ¼ cup of fresh basil leaves.
    • In a large bowl mix the cherry tomatoes, red onion, basil and drained fresh mozzarella balls. Whisk the dressing right before serving. Pour half the dressing onto the salad and plate.
    • If the salad is too dry add a touch more of the dressing before serving. Serve the rest of the dressing on the side. Enjoy!

    Notes

    • Use good quality extra virgin olive oil.
    • Only 1 tsp of kosher salt was used, adjust accordingly.
    • Cherry tomatoes can be substituted with regular sized tomatoes cut into bite size pieces.  Ditto for the fresh mozzarella balls.
    • To ensure a better salad, wait until the last minute to dress the tomatoes.
    • Start off by dressing the salad with only half the dressing.  It's better to use too little than too much.  The rest can be served on the side.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.6g | Protein: 13.3g | Fat: 26.8g | Saturated Fat: 10.6g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 624mg | Potassium: 307mg | Fiber: 1.7g | Sugar: 4.2g | Calcium: 342mg
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