This Cherry Tomato Salad is a fresh blend of halved tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, drizzled with a light vinaigrette dressing.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Servings: 10servings
Calories: 161kcal
Author: Lucy Brewer
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
2lbs.cherry tomatoes, halved
1 ½cupssmall fresh mozzarella balls
¼cupjulienned fresh basil
Salt and Pepper to taste
Dressing Ingredients
½cupExtra virgin olive oil
½cupWhite balsamic vinegar
¼teaspoonkosher salt
¼teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Salad
Place tomatoes and mozzarella balls in a large bowl. Add salt and pepper and stir gently. Pour in dressing (you may not need all the dressing) and stir gently.
Spread the tomatoes on a platter, drizzle with dressing, and sprinkle with the basil. Serve immediately.
Dressing
Place olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a container with a lid and shake until well blended.
Notes
You can halve the tomatoes and make the dressing the day before you need to use it. Put the salad together just before serving.