Tuscan Tomato Mozzarella Salad
Make this fresh tomato salad in 5 minutes. Fresh heirloom grape tomatoes drenched in a fresh herb oil with fresh mozzarella balls make a perfect tomato salad for the spring. Tuscan Tomato Mozzarella Salad is a perfect side dish for any pasta 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
- ½ teaspoon minced fresh thyme
- ½ teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
- ½ teaspoon minced fresh oregano
- 3 large basil leaves (rolled and sliced thinly)
- ¼-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup 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
Recipe Expert Tips
- Use fresh herbs whenever possible
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 244kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 9gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 733mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 675IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 211mgIron: 1mg
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