Fresh Tomato Mozzarella Salad

Name: Fresh Tomato Mozzarella Salad Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 pint Mini Kumato tomatoes; 1 pint Zima tomatoes ((yellow)); 1 pint grape tomatoes; 12 oz fresh mozzarella (– Bocconcini or Ciliegine ( small round mozzarella balls)); 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (minced); 2 tablespoons fresh basil (minced); 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1 small garlic clove (minced); 1 teaspoon sea salt (coarse ); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (fresh ground )

This fresh tomato mozzarella salad recipe is a light no-cook meal or side dish perfect during the summer months.

Fresh Tomato Mozzarella Salad in a large white serving dish..

Loaded with ripe, juicy, flavor-popping tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fresh basil. The light vinaigrette dressing makes all those fresh flavors come alive.

Are you bored with the basic green salad? The colors of this salad are sure to impress!

Why You’ll Love This

This is not a Caprese salad, there’s no balsamic vinegar or balsamic glaze. It has a fabulously flavored vinaigrette.
A quick and easy side that impresses!
Light and tasty dish that everyone enjoys.

Close up of the tomato mozzarella salad in a white bowl.

Ingredients

Tomatoes – This tomato and mozzarella salad uses small tomatoes. We use mini Kumato tomatoes, grape tomatoes, and Zima tomatoes.
Mozzarella Cheese – Use fresh mozzarella balls such as Bocconcini or Ciliegine.
Seasonings – Fresh parsley, fresh basil, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, sea salt, and black pepper.

Tips

Choose the best tomatoes you can find at the store. You don’t have to use the exact ones we did in this recipe.
If you can’t find the mozzarella balls, you can use fresh mozzarella and cut it into bite-size pieces.

Dressing mixed in a glass measuring cup.

How to Make a Tomato Mozzarella Salad

In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

Tomatoes, Ciliegine mozzarella and fresh basil in a glass bowl.

There are many summer tomato varieties to choose from use different colored ones to make this dish really pop! Just look at that deep red tomato shining like a star!

You choose either grape or cherry tomatoes, or both for this fresh tomato mozzarella salad recipe.

If some of your tomatoes are on the larger size you can slice them in half, which is what I did with these mini Kumato and Zima tomatoes. Otherwise, leave them whole.

Slice the fresh mozzarella cheese balls in half, and chop the basil and fresh parsley.

Place the mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and parsley in a large bowl and toss to combine.

Fresh Tomato Mozzarella Salad in a white oval bowl with wooden spoons.

Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss until coated evenly.

Fresh Tomato Mozzarella Salad in a white oval bowl.

Let the salad sit for at least 15-20 minutes before serving. You want the dressing to marinate the tomatoes and mozzarella.

Serve and enjoy this colorful, healthy tomato mozzarella basil salad!

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What to serve with this salad?

It’s a very versatile salad that can be served with any protein, such as steak, chicken, pork, or fish.

Can this tomato and mozzarella salad be made ahead?

You can also make this in advance by storing the vinaigrette separately, then tossing it with the dressing about 15 minutes before serving. Be aware the tomatoes will get softer in the fridge and start to release juices.

How to Store Tomato Salad?

The tomatoes in this salad will start to break down and release juices, so it’s best to enjoy them fresh. Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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