Cherry Tomato and Mozzarella Salad
This Cherry Tomato and Mozzarella Salad is really easy and very tasty. Plus, it really does go with everything from fish to burgers to chicken.
Cherry Tomato and Mozzarella Salad
Did you know that May is National Salad Month? Have you tried the recipe, Cherry Tomato and Mozzarella Salad?
Knowing this fact doesn’t make me want to break out the balloons and cheer to the tossed veggies. If anything, the coming of Spring entices me to make them! There’s something about the warmer weather, outdoor BBQ’s and the appearance of fresh veggies and fruits at market – it all makes me crave salads.
Being a fan of the usuals, like Caesar Salad, I also like to try different salads to add variety to a meal but also to the nutrient repertoire. One such salad that I enjoy making, is Cherry Tomato and Mozzarella Salad.
I tried a variation of it for the first time years ago, while staying at a Mexican Resort. It could have been the surroundings that softened my heart and palate – but since it’s been a favourite salad of mine.
Here’s my recipe for Cherry Tomato and Mozzarella Salad, really easy and very tasty. Plus, it really does go with everything from fish to burgers to chicken. It’s pretty versatile too, I also make them into salad kabobs which would be great for appetizers this Summer.
Like a great pair of comfy jeans, this salad is both comforting, filling and will suit any occasion for years to come.
Cherry Tomato and Mozzarella Salad
This easy Cherry Tomato and Mozzarella Salad is a great salad that can be made in less than 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz . fresh mozzarella, sliced or cubed
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 cup basil leaves, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pinch sugar
Instructions
- Cut cherry tomatoes in half
- Slice or cube Cheese
- Tear or cut basil leaves into small pieces.
- In a bowl, gently mix tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
- Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle lightly with salt, pepper and sugar
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1 ServingsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 372Total Fat: 26gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 1903mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 4gSugar: 9gProtein: 23g
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I love cherry tomato salad! So delicious and so easy to make. I did not kow that May was the National Salad Month! These pictures are just amazing. They make me hungry!
One of my faves for the taste and ease, for sure!
I’m just so surprised it took me so long to discover it!
Looks yummy!! The salad kabobs are a really good idea. It makes your food fun to eat so kids will want to eat them.
Exactly!! And, it makes for nice presentation too. Though they only stay pretty like that for a few minutes – then everyone eats them! lol
I love this salad idea! I looks just so fresh!
Another idea to make this salad even easier is to use mini pearl bocconcini. No slicing of cheese required!
Hi Ingrid!
I haven’t tried it before, will definitely check it out – thanks for the tip!
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The pearl bocconcini are amazing! I also like to used diced cucumber in this salad, it’s really pretty and people love it! I get asked to bring it everywhere 🙂
We had a cherry tomato, avocado and deep fried cheddar salad at a restaurant in Montreal last year (don’t ask me the name – I could walk you to it but my memory for name is sad). Anyway – I know deep fried cheddar is not the healthiest thing, but the salad was to die for.
Great combination. THis sounds so good.
How simple but sounds VERY good! I’ll try this in the upcoming fresh tomato season for sure…
This looks so delicious I wish I could make it right now. It’s simple, yet I’ve never thought to make it-I’m always trying to over fill my salads. This is on tomorrow’s menu for sure after I hit the store tonight!
What a great spring recipe idea. Cherry tomatoes are on sale at Foodland this week too, so this os definitely one for my menu list this week.
it also looks pretty in bowl great for dinner guests
This salad looks really yummy, think I will make it this week!
I love the chunks of mozzarella. 🙂
Yum! This is such a great summer salad! I make something similar to this but I add roasted red peppers as well.
This is one of my favorite salads! It really shows off the flavor of the tomatoes.
Love this – an actual recipe that I have everything already in the kitchen
Made this for our lunch today and it is very good. Simple and easy, which is a plus with this heat!
My wife is always trying to get me to eat more salads and I think I would like this one. I love cherry tomatoes and mozzarella cheese is a bonus for me.
Love this combination. And I love the idea of kabobs. I have a lot of tomatoes to use up, and this is going to be made for dinner tonight.
This looks delicious! Light fresh wholesome! Such a great blend of flavours!
I love pasta salads and cherry tomatoes, always a great combination. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
It`s tomato season and the cherry tomatoes are loaded!! we also are going to try making some fresh mozza tonight so if all goes well with that this salad will follow shortly there after!!