Best 9 Heirloom Tomato Salad With Mozzarella And Basil Recipes

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Heirloom tomato salad is an enticing and flavorful dish that is best enjoyed during the height of summer months when tomatoes are at their peak. Made with fresh, juicy heirloom tomatoes, creamy mozzarella cheese, and aromatic basil, this classic Italian salad is a delightful combination of textures and flavors. Whether you are looking for a light and refreshing lunch option or a vibrant side dish for your next summer gathering, this salad is sure to impress.

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HEIRLOOM TOMATO, MOZZARELLA AND BASIL SIDE DISH



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This is a 5 minute "recipe". It's so simple it's silly. We came up with the idea when planning the food for my wedding last summer. We did all the cooking for 100 ourselves and really had no way to use my stove on the big day. Everything we served, except the salmon on the outdoor bbq, was a cold dish. The challenge we had was coming up with a vegetable "side" dish, that wasn't a salad to go with the salmon. This was the perfect answer. It was a huge hit. I think the key was using fabulous heirloom tomatoes, if you can't get heirlooms, use the best tastiest tomatoes you can. Using "buffalo mozzarella" is great if you have it. This recipe is just for 2 servings...it's obviously easy to adjust! You do need a knife and fork for this. Enjoy!!

Provided by Mrs Goodall

Categories     Vegetable

Time 5m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large heirloom tomato
2 pieces mozzarella cheese, round, cut 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick
4 basil leaves
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, drizzled to taste
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, drizzled to taste
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Cut the tomato in half. If tomato will not sit flat, take a small thin slice off of the bottom.
  • Place 1 piece of mozzarella on top of each tomato half.
  • Chiffonade the basil into thin strips and place 1/2 the basil on top of the mozzarella.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic (no need to pre-mix the two together) over the tomato/mozzarella/basil.
  • Serve with salt to taste (we let guests add their own).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.1, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 5, Carbohydrate 3.8, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.4, Protein 0.9

HEIRLOOM TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA SALAD



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As my name depicts, I'm a huge proponent of heirloom variety fruits and vegetables. This is one of my favorite ways to enjoy these lovely, unique fruits. As soon as they come back into season I'll post a photo of this beautiful salad.

Provided by Heirloom

Categories     Cheese

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 medium heirloom tomatoes, wedged (I like mixing green, deep purple, yellow and orange)
6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, either in bite size balls (Bocconcini)
4 ounces kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
12 leaves fresh basil, torn
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
sea salt
cracked pepper

Steps:

  • In a wooden salad bowl toss all ingredients together.
  • Season with salt and pepper according to taste.
  • Serve immediately.

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD WITH MOZZARELLA AND BASIL



Heirloom Tomato Salad with Mozzarella and Basil image

Wonderful heirloom tomato salad to pair with any Italian dish. Chop ingredients and mix all together for a great salad, or slice for an easy appetizer.

Provided by GirlyGamerGeek

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup balsamic vinegar
1 bunch fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 ½ cups extra-virgin olive oil
5 heirloom tomatoes, diced
1 (8 ounce) container mini fresh mozzarella balls, diced
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine balsamic vinegar and basil in a bowl. Pour in olive oil slowly while whisking constantly.
  • Place tomatoes and mozzarella in a bowl. Pour vinaigrette over the top. Season with salt and pepper and toss together.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 649.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.6 g, Cholesterol 29.3 mg, Fat 64.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 91 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

TOMATO, MOZZARELLA, AND BASIL SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 5m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 small tomatoes (4 medium)
1 pound fresh mozzarella
10 to 15 basil leaves
3 tablespoons good olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella and arrange casually with the basil leaves on a large platter. Drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calorie, Fat 17 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Cholesterol 28 milligrams, Sodium 158 milligrams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 2 grams

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup baby arugula, washed
1/4 cup high-quality extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
Kosher salt
5 to 6 assorted heirloom tomatoes, cut into wedges and various other shapes
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
4 ounces goat cheese, room temperature
4 slices grilled baguette

Steps:

  • In a small bowl toss the arugula with 1 tablespoon each of the olive oil and red wine vinegar. Season with salt. Divide the arugula between 2 serving plates.
  • Toss the tomatoes with the remaining olive oil, vinegar, oregano, and salt. Arrange the tomatoes on the serving plates.
  • Spread 1 ounce of goat cheese onto each slice of grilled bread. Serve 2 slices of grilled bread with goat cheese with each plate.
  • Holy tomato!!
  • August - Why We Love: Heirloom Tomatoes

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD WITH MOZZARELLA AND BASIL



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Categories     Salad     Cheese     Mustard     Tomato     Side     Picnic     Vegetarian     Backyard BBQ     Summer     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 lb mixed heirloom tomatoes, quartered if small or cut into 1/4-inch-wide wedges if larger
1 lb cherry tomatoes
1 lb very small mozzarella balls (1/4 inch; sometimes called perlini) or 1 lb lightly salted mozzarella, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups loosely packed small basil leaves or torn large leaves

Steps:

  • Whisk together vinegar, mustard, salt, sugar, and pepper in a large bowl. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking constantly until dressing is emulsified. Add tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil and toss well. Season with salt and pepper.

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD



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This is a simple yet elegant dish that always pleases my guests. Not only is it tasty, but it is healthy, too. The more varied the colors of the tomatoes you choose, the prettier the salad will be. -Jess Apfe, Berkeley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups cut-up heirloom tomatoes
1 cup multicolored cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup sliced red onion
DRESSING:
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon rubbed sage

Steps:

  • Place tomatoes, spinach and onion in a large bowl. Whisk together dressing ingredients; toss with salad. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HEIRLOOM TOMATO AND BASIL SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Tomato     No-Cook     Basil     Summer

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 pounds assorted heirloom tomatoes
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 small bunch basil leaves, torn into pieces
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cut tomatoes into wedges and toss together in a serving dish. Drizzle over olive oil; add torn basil. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD WITH ROSEMARY



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During the summertime, farmers markets have a great selection of heirloom tomatoes for a reasonable price. This is great as a cold salad, or for a different twist, grill straight on the BBQ for a warm but fresh side dish.

Provided by aimeej.B

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 sprig fresh rosemary, finely chopped
⅛ teaspoon dried oregano
kosher salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
3 large heirloom tomatoes, quartered
3 small heirloom tomatoes, quartered

Steps:

  • Whisk together the olive oil, rice wine vinegar, rosemary, and oregano in a large bowl. Add small and large tomatoes, and toss until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, 10 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Toss again before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 110.4 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes for the best taste.
  • Use fresh mozzarella cheese for a creamy, milky flavor.
  • If you don't have fresh basil, you can use dried basil, but it will not have the same flavor.
  • Add a drizzle of balsamic vinegar or olive oil for extra flavor.
  • Serve the salad immediately so that the tomatoes don't get watery.

Conclusion:

Heirloom tomato salad with mozzarella and basil is a simple yet delicious salad that is perfect for a summer meal. The sweetness of the tomatoes, the creaminess of the mozzarella, and the freshness of the basil combine to create a salad that is both refreshing and satisfying. This salad is also very versatile and can be easily customized to your liking. For example, you can add other ingredients such as avocado, cucumber, or red onion. You can also use different types of cheese, such as feta or goat cheese. No matter how you choose to make it, heirloom tomato salad with mozzarella and basil is a surefire hit.

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