Description
Juicy cherry tomato halves, silky mozzarella, and aromatic basil leaves come alive with fruity olive oil and tangy balsamic glaze, creating a colorful salad that’s as fragrant as it is flavorful.
Ingredients
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 200 grams fresh mozzarella
- 10 grams fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the cherry tomatoes, then slice each in half.
- Slice the fresh mozzarella into ½-centimeter thick rounds or tear into bite-sized pieces.
- Arrange the tomato halves and mozzarella pieces alternately on a serving platter.
- Scatter the fresh basil leaves over the tomatoes and mozzarella.
- Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil evenly over the salad.
- Follow with a light drizzle of balsamic glaze to taste.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Serve immediately at room temperature.
Notes
- Use ripe, firm cherry tomatoes for optimal sweetness and texture
- Allow the mozzarella to come to room temperature for better flavor absorption
- Adjust the balsamic glaze amount according to your preferred sweetness
- Serve the salad right away to keep the basil leaves vibrant and fresh