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Mozzarella Tomato Basil Salad
Mozzarella Tomato Basil Salad · ready in 10 min · 4 servings · 240 kcal per serving · very easy · 7 ingredients
Juicy ripe tomatoes layered with creamy mozzarella and fragrant fresh basil, finished with silky olive oil for a refreshing, elegant salad that tastes like summer.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Total
- 10 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 240
- Difficulty
- very easy
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 600 gTomatoes
- 280 gMozzarella cheese
- 20 gBasil, fresh
- 40 gExtra virgin olive oil
- 5 gSalt
- 2 gBlack pepper
- 15 mlBalsamic vinegar (optional)
Equipment
chef knife, cutting board, serving platter, serving spoon, spoon
Instructions
- Prep ingredients
Wash the tomatoes and basil, then slice the tomatoes and mozzarella cheese into even slices using a chef knife on a cutting board. · 5 min
What to look for: even clean slices
- Arrange salad
Arrange tomato slices, mozzarella cheese slices, and fresh basil leaves alternately in a circle on a serving platter. · 5 min
What to look for: neatly layered and colorful
- Dress salad
Drizzle the arranged salad evenly with extra virgin olive oil and, if using, balsamic vinegar. · 1 min
What to look for: lightly glistening
- Season and serve
Season the salad with salt and black pepper to taste, then serve immediately. · 1 min
What to look for: fresh and vibrant finish
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 240 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 11 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8 g |
| of which sugars | 5 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| of which saturated | 7 g |
| Fibre | 2 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
Nutri-ScoreB
Allergens
Contains: milk
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 1 days
- Freezer: not recommended
Ingredient substitutions
Tomatoes
- cherry tomatoes: Slice in halves for a juicier bite
Mozzarella cheese
- burrata: Tear gently just before serving
Basil
- baby arugula: Adds peppery freshness
Extra virgin olive oil
- avocado oil: Use cold‑pressed for best results
