Best Tomato And Oaxacan Cheese 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 FETA SALAD

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One summer I combined my love for onions with a bumper crop of tomatoes and a homemade balsamic dressing. The result was this salad that receives thumbs-up approval whenever it's served. -Robert Golus, Greer, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup coarsely chopped sweet onion
1 pound grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, basil and salt. Add onion; toss to coat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, oil and feta cheese; toss to coat. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 412mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.