Tuscan Tomato Mozzarella Salad
Last week when I made my Tuscan Artichoke Stuffed Shells recipe I served this Tuscan Tomato Mozzarella Salad along with it as a side dish. The two delicious Tuscany style recipes went perfectly together.
Ah….. the fresh flavors of Tuscany came together so well in this Tuscan Tomato Mozzarella Salad. Fresh heirloom tomatoes meets fresh mozzarella cheese in this very rustic but delicious tomato salad recipe.
Tomato Salads are one of the tastiest salads to throw together. Add fresh herbs and some olive oil and you are in heaven. You can get as fancy as you want and add some black olives or you could just toss some fresh tomatoes with some fresh mozzarella balls.
I happen to grow every one of the herbs I used in this recipe in my own little container herb garden.
If you love to cook Italian food you need to plant some pots with these four basic herbs that you can use when you make any Italian recipe.
Basil, Rosemary, Oregano, and Thyme.
Four very basic herbs when it comes to herb gardening. Four very basic herbs when it comes to Italian cooking.
You can pick these fresh herbs up at almost any grocery store, but you know what?
There is nothing like walking out into your yard and snipping a few bunches of fresh herbs for your recipes while you are cooking. The scent of each herb rises into the air as you snip them from the plant.
You hands will be covered in the oils they release as you touch them and cut them. It is pure herbal heaven.
I love the scent of fresh rosemary and will run my hands over my plant every time I venture out into the yard so I can enjoy the scent.
How to make a Tuscan Tomato and Mozzarella Salad
Ingredients
- 12 oz package Heirloom grape tomatoes
- 8 oz package fresh mozzarella balls
- 6 oz can extra large black olives
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh oregano
- 3 large basil leaves, rolled and sliced thinly
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- fresh parmesan cheese
Directions
- Rinse, drain and slice tomatoes. Drain sliced tomatoes in a colander over a bowl to remove most of the liquid.
- Drain and rinse the mozzarella balls.
- Drain and rinse the black olives.
- Place the mozzarella, tomatoes and black olives in a bowl.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and toss gently.
- Marinade in the refrigerator before serving.
- Grate some fresh parmesan cheese over the bowl when serving
Tuscan Tomato Mozzarella Salad
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 6
- Category: Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 oz package Heirloom grape tomatoes
- 8 oz package fresh mozzarella balls
- 6 oz can extra large black olives
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh oregano
- 3 large basil leaves, rolled and sliced thinly
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- fresh parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Rinse, drain and slice tomatoes. Drain sliced tomatoes in a colander over a bowl to remove most of the liquid.
- Drain and rinse the mozzarella balls.
- Drain and rinse the black olives.
- Place the mozzarella, tomatoes and black olives in a bowl.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and toss gently.
- Marinade in the refrigerator before serving.
- Grate some fresh parmesan cheese over the bowl when serving
Do you love fresh herbs and olive oil? Then you are going to love this Marinated Mozzarella recipe!
Ann Swasey says
LOVE you food offerings!
Arlene Mobley says
Thank you Ann!