Tomato and mozzarella salad is a traditional summer side dish that never goes out of style. This version uses cherry tomatoes, bite sized mozzarella balls and pesto sauce and is perfect for a pot luck or barbecue.
With creamy mozzarella and tangy tomatoes, this summer salad recipe is a dinner idea and you'll want to make again and again!
INGREDIENTS
4 cups cherry tomatoes halved
1 cup fresh mozzarella balls
5 tablespoon basil pesto
small handful of basil or mint leaves
1tsp olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
little salt (as the pesto sauce it already salty) and pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
Place the tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil/ mint leaves in a large bowl
Pour on top the pesto sauce (as shown above)
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper to taste
Pour the dressing over the tomato mixture and gently toss to coat evenly
Serve
Tips:
1. You can make it ahead of time for a party, refrigerate and add the dressing just before serving.
2. Basil pesto makes a perfect salad dressing as it is packed with olive oil.
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