Easy Tomato Mozzarella Salad: Your New Go-To Recipe
A vibrant, fresh dish showcasing ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil. Perfect for summer or any season—quick, flavorful, and effortlessly elegant. Let top-quality ingredients shine with a zesty olive oil and vinegar dressing.
- Prep Time: 10
- Total Time: 10
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
4-5 medium ripe tomatoes (about 2 lbs), washed and quartered
12 oz fresh mozzarella cheese (about 1 ½ cups), cut into 1″ cubes
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar or fresh lemon juice
½ cup chopped fresh basil leaves
Fine sea salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Wash and quarter the tomatoes
Cube the mozzarella cheese
In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes and mozzarella
Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar or lemon juice
Gently toss to coat
Add chopped basil, salt, and pepper
Let the salad sit for at least 10-15 minutes before serving
Notes
Use the juiciest, ripest tomatoes available
Letting the salad rest improves flavor melding
Substitute basil with fresh oregano if desired
For a richer texture, use burrata instead of mozzarella
Store in the fridge for up to 24 hours