Ingrid's Garden Tomato Salad
Brighten up your table with *Ingrid's Garden Tomato Salad*, a simple yet elegant dish that celebrates the vibrant flavors of summer produce. Juicy, sun-ripened garden tomatoes pair beautifully with creamy slices of fresh mozzarella, while fragrant basil leaves add herbal depth and a pop of color. Drizzled with a tangy balsamic-olive oil dressing and seasoned with sea salt and cracked black pepper, this no-cook salad comes together in just 10 minutes, making it the perfect appetizer or light side dish. Whether you’re hosting an alfresco dinner or looking for fresh tomato recipes to showcase your harvest, this tomato and mozzarella salad is a must-try for any occasion!
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Ingredients
- 4 large ripe garden tomatoes
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella
- 10 pieces fresh basil leaves
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 0.5 tsp sea salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the tomatoes under cold water and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Step 2
Slice the tomatoes into thin rounds about 1/4 inch thick, discarding the stem ends.
Step 3
Slice the fresh mozzarella into rounds of similar thickness as the tomatoes.
Step 4
On a large serving platter, arrange the tomato slices and mozzarella slices in an alternating pattern (tomato, mozzarella, tomato, etc.).
Step 5
Tuck whole basil leaves in between the layers of tomato and mozzarella for bursts of flavor and color.
Step 6
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sea salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Step 7
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the tomato and mozzarella arrangement.
Step 8
Let the salad sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Step 9
Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1035.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1190.0 |
| Total Fat 88.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 32.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g | |
| Cholesterol 147.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2792.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 44.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 27.8g | |
| Protein 60.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 36.3IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1667.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2090.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories