Best 7 A Simple Cherry Tomato And Mozzarella Salad Recipes

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Looking for a light and refreshing summer salad? Consider making a simple cherry tomato and mozzarella salad! This classic Italian dish is easy to make and can be enjoyed as an appetizer, side dish, or light lunch. The combination of sweet cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil leaves creates a flavorful and satisfying dish that's perfect for any occasion.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHERRY TOMATO SALAD



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Cherry Tomato Salad with a simple dressing of white balsamic vinegar and olive oil, complete with fresh mozzarella balls and snippets of fresh basil-simple, tasty, and lovely!

Provided by Lucy Brewer

Categories     Salad

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs. cherry tomatoes, halved
1 ½ cups small fresh mozzarella balls
¼ cup julienned fresh basil
Salt and Pepper to taste
½ cup Extra virgin olive oil
½ cup White balsamic vinegar
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Place olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a container with a lid and shake until well blended.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 10 servings, Calories 161 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 82 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g

CHERRY TOMATO MOZZARELLA SAUTE



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This side dish is full of flavor and so quick to put together. The cherry tomatoes and mozzarella are perfect alongside almost any main dish you can think of. -Summer Jones, Pleasant Grove, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 cup chopped shallots
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1 garlic clove, minced
2-1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute shallots with thyme until tender. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, salt and pepper; heat through. Remove from heat; stir in cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 194mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

TOMATO MOZZARELLA SALAD



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"As soon as our cherry tomatoes start ripening, I pull out this recipe in order to make the most of our crop," details Lynn Merendino of Marysville, Pennsylvania. "This is so easy to fix that I prepare it for all our family get-togethers."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pepper to taste
2/3 cup olive oil
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1-1/2 cups cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper. Whisk in oil until well blended. Add remaining ingredients; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon to a serving dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 30g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CHERRY TOMATO SALAD



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This recipe was passed on by a friend and has been passed on to many more friends. It is a colorful and delicious salad served in a self made vinaigrette. Always an excellent choice when entertaining for dinner.

Provided by Keren

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

40 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup pitted and sliced green olives
1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained and sliced
2 green onions, minced
3 ounces pine nuts
½ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a big bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, green olives, back olives, and spring onion.
  • In a dry skillet, toast pine nuts over medium heat until golden brown, turning frequently. Stir into tomato mixture.
  • In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, red wine vinegar, sugar, and oregano. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour over salad, and gently stir to coat. Chill for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Fat 32.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 939.9 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

A SIMPLE CHERRY TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA SALAD



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I love this recipe in the summer when our garden is overflowing with cherry tomatoes. It is very fast and easy.

Provided by kestrel

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 5 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups sweet cherry tomatoes (homegrown are always the best!)
2 cups ciliegiene mozzarella cheese, quartered (fresh if you can find it)
salt
fresh basil, chopped fine
olive oil, to coat
fresh lemon juice (optional, I usually leave this out)
sugar

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
  • This will keep in the refrigerator for about two days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.1, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 44.2, Sodium 356.7, Carbohydrate 5.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 3.5, Protein 13.4

TOMATO, MOZZARELLA AND CHERRY SALAD



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Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 to 3 vine-ripe or heirloom tomatoes
1 pint cherry tomatoes
1 pint fresh Bing cherries, pitted and halved (or husk cherries, stemmed and halved)
1 tablespoon sugar
10 to 12 sprigs fresh tarragon, stemmed
8 sprigs fresh basil, stemmed
8 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan
2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil, or more as needed
Coarse sea salt
1 pound fresh mozzarella, cut into 12 slices

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: Whisk together the olive oil and balsamic with the mustard and 1 tablespoon cool water in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Make the salad: Place the tomatoes on a flat surface. Cut the smaller ones in half and the larger ones into slices or wedges. Arrange all the tomatoes and cherries in a single layer, flesh-side up, on a large serving platter or individual plates. Sprinkle them with the sugar.
  • "Herb" the mozzarella: Use a pair of scissors to coarsely cut the tarragon, basil and parsley into pieces and toss in a medium bowl with the Parmesan, olive oil and a pinch of salt. The herbs should feel slightly dampened and sticky from the olive oil. If not, add more olive oil by the tablespoon as needed. Press both sides of the mozzarella slices into the herb mix to coat them, then intersperse the cheese pieces amongst the tomatoes on the serving platter or plates.
  • Season the dish with salt and spoon all the dressing over the tomatoes and cheese.

MARINATED MOZZARELLA, OLIVES AND CHERRY TOMATOES



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This simple dish of marinated cherry tomatoes, olives and mozzarella is best, of course, when cherry tomatoes are in season. That it gets better as it sits is a boon: Bring it to potlucks or picnics, or simply let it sit in your refrigerator, a satisfying lunch at home. A generous handful of basil leaves, sprinkled atop just before serving, gives everything a bright, herbal finish. You'll want to make this all summer long.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, salads and dressings, appetizer, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound cherry or grape tomatoes, a mixture of colors, halved
Salt and black pepper
3/4 cup olives, such as Moroccan or niçoise
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, smashed to a paste
Pinch of dried oregano
Pinch of red-pepper flakes
1 pound fresh mozzarella, cut into ¼-inch slices
Basil leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Put cherry tomatoes in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add the olives and toss.
  • In a small bowl, stir together olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano and red-pepper flakes. Pour mixture over tomatoes and olives. Toss well to coat and let sit for at least 10 minutes and up to an hour.
  • When ready to eat, arrange mozzarella in the center of a large platter (or arrange on individual plates). Spoon tomato and olive mixture over mozzarella. Garnish with lots of basil leaves.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes: The quality of your tomatoes will make a big difference in the overall flavor of the salad. Look for tomatoes that are deep red in color and have a slightly sweet smell.
  • Use fresh mozzarella cheese: Fresh mozzarella cheese is soft and creamy, and it pairs perfectly with the sweet tomatoes. If you can't find fresh mozzarella, you can use a good quality shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • Use a variety of herbs: Herbs add flavor and freshness to the salad. Basil, oregano, and thyme are all good choices. You can also use fresh chives or parsley.
  • Use a good quality olive oil: Olive oil is the main ingredient in the dressing, so it's important to use a good quality oil. Look for an extra virgin olive oil that has a fruity flavor.
  • Don't overdress the salad: A little dressing goes a long way. You don't want to overpower the flavors of the tomatoes and cheese.

Conclusion:

This cherry tomato and mozzarella salad is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It's light, refreshing, and flavorful, and it's sure to please everyone at the table. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is both healthy and delicious. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, give this cherry tomato and mozzarella salad a try.

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