Tomato Mozzarella Basil Salad
Cooking Time:
8 mins
Level:
Easy
Tomato Mozzarella Basil Salad is a simple Mediterranean summer dish made with ripe tomatoes, soft mozzarella, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil. This is the kind of recipe where the ingredients matter more than the cooking. Choose tomatoes that are ripe, juicy and full of flavour, because they are the heart of the dish. It is fresh, colourful and perfect for warm days when you want something light, beautiful and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe tomatoes, sliced
- 200 g mozzarella, sliced or torn into small pieces
- A handful of fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- A pinch of salt
- A pinch of black pepper
Prepare the tomatoes
Wash the tomatoes and cut them into slices or wedges.
For the best flavour, use ripe salad tomatoes, vine tomatoes, beef tomatoes or heritage tomatoes if you can find them.
Prepare the mozzarella
Drain the mozzarella and cut it into slices or tear it gently into small pieces.
If you are using mozzarella pearls, you can leave them whole or cut them in half.
Arrange the salad
Place the tomato slices and mozzarella on a plate.
Arrange them gently so the red tomatoes and white mozzarella look fresh and balanced.
Add basil and seasoning
Add fresh basil leaves on top.
Sprinkle with a small pinch of salt and black pepper.
Finish with olive oil
Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
Serve straight away, or let it rest for 5–10 minutes so the flavours come together.