How to make Tomato Mozzarella Salad? (Full of fresh herbs and veggies)

With this tomato mozzarella salad, welcome the bounty of the current season’s herbs and vegetables!

A homemade dressing has been combined with juicy tomatoes, buttery soft mozzarella, and delicious red onions, and it’s ready to be served!

Salad with Fresh Tomato and Mozzarella

• Colorful, crunchy, good for you, and tasty!
• A hearty side dish, tomato mozzarella salad can also be turned into a main dish by adding grilled chicken or prawns.
• Pick out a range of tomatoes! Get Beefsteaks, Romas, or a selection of cherry and grape tomatoes in hues ranging from red to yellow, even orange and purple, straight from the garden!
• The day before serving, toss the salad with the dressing that has been created in advance.

Tomato Mozzarella Salad Ingredients

This meal, which resembles a Caprese salad, is popular for lunch or as a side dish with steak for the evening.

Tomatoes: Fresh, diced tomatoes are preferred, although any type, variety, or color of tomato will do. Every time, create a different salad by varying the sizes and colors of the tomatoes!

Fresh mozzarella has a buttery, creamy flavor and is exceptionally moist and soft. In this dish, boconcini (or mozzarella) balls are the greatest option. Reduce their size by cubing or halving it.

Dressing – A basic vinaigrette dressing can be made with only a few items from your cupboard. Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, and some seasonings! If you’d like, drizzle some balsamic glaze over the dish.

The entire dressing may not be necessary. For up to three days in the fridge, store it in a mason jar or cruet.

How to Make a Salad with Tomatoes and Mozzarella

1. Chop or slice the tomatoes.
2. Shake the dressing ingredients together in a container with a secure lid. Keep chilled until you’re ready to use.
3. Put all the ingredients for the salad in a big bowl. Use just enough dressing to cover a salad after shaking it.
4. Add a side of garlic bread, handmade croutons, or fresh basil leaves as a garnish.

Variations

• Replace the mozzarella with crumbled feta, shaved parmesan, or bleu cheese.
• You can also add sliced Kalamata olives, cucumber, peas, avocado, and even nuts.
• Add a tablespoon or two of prepared pesto to the dressing (or, if you have any on hand, a balsamic vinaigrette)!

What to serve alongside a tomato-mozzarella salad?

Serve with these additional main meals with an Italian influence! Chicken breasts roasted in the oven, a tenderloin with a herb crust, or some carbonara pasta.

Leftovers?

• Keep the dressing fresh if you intend to have leftovers so that the lettuce stays crisp.
• For up to three days, keep leftover tomato mozzarella salad in the fridge in a covered container. If necessary, drain and add new romaine lettuce.

Tomato Salad

Tomato Mozzarella Salad is topped with a homemade dressing and is made up of plump, juicy tomatoes, buttery fresh mozzarella, and thinly sliced onions.

Ingredients

salad

• 8 cups romaine lettuce washed and torn
• 1 large tomato diced
• 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes or 2 large ripe tomatoes
• ¼ red onion thinly sliced
• 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese diced
• 3 tablespoons torn fresh basil leaves optional
• balsamic glaze for drizzling optional

dressing

• ½ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Cut grape or cherry tomatoes in half if you’re using them. Cut larger tomatoes into bite-sized pieces if you’re using them.
2. In a container, combine all the dressing ingredients. Shake vigorously and reserve.
3. In a large salad bowl, combine all the ingredients. Shake the dressing again if it separates, then combines with the salad.
4. If using, drizzle with balsamic glaze. Fresh basil leaves are a nice garnish.

Notes

• For this salad, you might not use all of the dressing. For up to 3 days, keep any leftover dressing in the refrigerator.
• It is possible to prepare ingredients in advance and dress them right before serving.

Nutrition information

Calories: 339 | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 378mg | Potassium: 551mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 9448IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 333mg | Iron: 2mg