Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz baby mozzarella balls, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (or balsamic glaze)
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Cut the baby mozzarella balls in half.
- Slice the fresh basil into thin ribbons.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
- Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the ingredients.
- Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Toss gently to combine and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use grape or heirloom tomatoes for variation.
- Substitute basil with oregano or cilantro if needed.
- Use balsamic glaze instead of vinegar for a sweeter finish.
- Add dressing just before serving for best flavor if prepping ahead.
- Enjoy chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
