Mozzarella Salad With Balsamic Tomatoes

Fall in love with this Italian, bruschetta-inspired fresh mozzarella salad with balsamic tomatoes and basil is gorgeous and delicious and can be made as a single-serve meal for lunch or as a large platter for a festive table, BBQ or picnic. Gluten-free, low-carb, and vegetarian.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 balls buffalo mozzarella
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1/4 small onion (white or red, finely diced)
• 1 clove garlic (finely diced)
• 10-12 basil leaves (chopped)
• 3 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1If using whole large mozzarella balls, slice into 3-4 pieces. If using balls, you can halve them or leave them whole.
2. 2In a separate bowl, combine tomatoes with the remaining salad ingredients. Top mozzarella with the tomatoes and the dressing and sprinkle with a few extra basil leaves. Drizzle of olive oil will give it a nice glossy touch.
3. 3You can make the salad bit ahead of time but I prefer to add the balsamic and olive oil just before serving so the tomatoes aren't too soggy.