Jane's Favorite Tri Colored Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, Jane’s Favorite Tri-Colored Salad is a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds. This quick and easy salad recipe features a vibrant trio of cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and sweet yellow bell pepper, beautifully complemented by creamy fresh mozzarella balls and fragrant torn basil leaves. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, and garlic, this no-cook dish is ready in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or elegant dinner parties. Perfect as a refreshing standalone dish or a colorful side, this salad provides a deliciously wholesome way to elevate any meal. Keywords: tri-colored salad, Mediterranean salad, mozzarella salad, quick and easy salad recipe, fresh vegetable salad.
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Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 Yellow bell pepper
- 1 cup Fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine)
- 0.5 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and pat dry all the vegetables and herbs.
Step 2
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to a large salad bowl.
Step 3
Peel the cucumber (if desired) and slice it into thin rounds or half-moons. Add to the bowl.
Step 4
Remove the seeds from the yellow bell pepper and dice it into small, bite-sized pieces. Add to the bowl.
Step 5
Add the fresh mozzarella balls to the salad bowl.
Step 6
Tear the fresh basil leaves into smaller pieces and sprinkle them over the salad.
Step 7
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 8
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring the vegetables and mozzarella are evenly coated.
Step 9
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Step 10
Serve immediately as a standalone dish or as a side to your favorite entree. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1135.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1138.2 |
| Total Fat 85.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 31.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 127.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1630.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 50.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 26.8g | |
| Protein 49.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 972.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1752.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories