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Cherry Tomato Salad Recipe | Classic Tomato Salad.
Make this cherry tomato basil salad for a dish that’s healthy and loaded with flavor! Featuring mouthwatering mozzarella cheese, fresh vegetables, and a basil oil dressing, this salad is great with an entree or by itself!
Cherry Tomato Basil Salad Recipe
Ingredients you will need:
- 1/4 C. olive oil
- 3-4 basil leaves
- Squeeze of lemon
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
- 2/3 C. fresh mozzarella, cubed
- Drizzle of balsamic vinegar
- Salt & pepper
First, chop 3 or 4 basil leaves. Place most of the basil in a mixing bowl, saving some for later.
Pour 1/4 cup olive oil into the mixing bowl with the fresh basil.
Squeeze lemon juice into basil mixture.
Stir.
In a separate bowl, toss together 1 pint cherry tomatoes sliced in half, 2/3 cup cubed fresh mozzarella, and the remaining sliced basil. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Drizzle basil dressing over the salad, saving more for later if you wish.
Add a splash of balsamic vinegar.
Serve and enjoy this wonderful tomato salad!
Cherry Tomato Basil Salad
Ingredients
- 1/4 C. olive oil
- 3-4 basil leaves
- Squeeze of lemon
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes sliced in half
- 2/3 C. fresh mozzarella cubed
- Drizzle of balsamic vinegar
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
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First, chop 3 or 4 basil leaves. Place most of the basil in a mixing bowl, saving some for later.
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Pour 1/4 cup olive oil into the mixing bowl with the fresh basil.
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Squeeze lemon juice into basil mixture.
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Stir.
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In a separate bowl, toss together cherry tomatoes sliced in half, cubed fresh mozzarella, and the remaining sliced basil. Add salt and pepper to taste.
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Drizzle basil dressing over the salad, saving more for later if you wish.
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Add a splash of balsamic vinegar.
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Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
