Best Colorful Tomato N Mozzarella Salad Recipes

FRESH MOZZARELLA AND TOMATO SALAD

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A splash of lemon and hint of refreshing mint brighten up the medley of red tomatoes, creamy mozzarella and ripe avocados in this colorful, sensational salad. -Lynn Scully, Rancho Santa Fe, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

6 plum tomatoes, chopped
2 cartons (8 ounces each) fresh mozzarella cheese pearls, drained
1/3 cup minced fresh basil
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons minced fresh mint
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and chopped

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cheese, basil, parsley and mint; set aside., In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper. Pour over tomato mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving., Just before serving, stir in avocados. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 26g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 309mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

TOMATO MOZZARELLA SALAD

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Mozzarella slices are served with tomatoes, fresh basil, and sprinkled with olive oil. A perfect salad alternative, especially in summer when you can get tomatoes and basil from the garden.

Provided by JOANN HAN

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 large tomatoes, sliced
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup minced fresh basil

Steps:

Place tomato slices, alternating with mozzarella slices, on a large serving platter.
Combine oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Drizzle over tomatoes and mozzarella; sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 24.2 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 338.3 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

SALAMI, TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA SALAD WITH TANGY VINAIGRETTE

Salami, Tomato and Mozzarella Salad with Tangy Vinaigrette image

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 small clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 ounces salami, cut into 1/4-inch-thick half-moons
7 ounces mozzarella pearls (bocconcini or ciliegine), drained
1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half
Handful torn fresh basil leaves

Steps:

Whisk together the red wine vinegar, mustard, oregano and garlic in a large mixing bowl. Slowly stream in the olive oil, continuing to whisk until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper. Add the salami, mozzarella, tomatoes and basil to the bowl and toss to coat with the dressing. Transfer to a serving bowl. If serving right away, toss with basil; otherwise refrigerate for up to 4 hours and toss with basil right before serving.