Tomato and Mozzarella Salad

Rachel

Tomato and mozzarella salad is the perfect lunchtime snack to have on a hot summers day.

The fresh, simple ingredients of tomato, mozzarella and basil make this the most delicious, light and easy lunch, appetiser or side salad.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine Mediterranean

Servings

Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

▢ 2 large tomatoes
▢ 125 grams mozzarella cheese (125g)
▢ 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves
▢ salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Wash your tomatoes and basil leaves and dry them on a cloth. Drain off any liquid from the packet of mozzarella.
Slice your mozzarella into bite size pieces.
Slice your tomatoes into bite size pieces.
Place your tomatoes and mozzarella on to a plate. Add freshly ground salt and pepper, according to your taste.
Tear up your fresh basil leaves and scatter them over the top. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Tastes best when eaten fresh: I'm all for prepping meals ahead of time, but this dish tastes best when served immediately. Luckily though it's super quick to make, if you don't have loads of time.

Make it into a larger meal: This fresh tasting salad would go really well with some grilled chicken or fish. Or you could add some cold meats such as Parma ham or salami and serve with some crusty bread.

Slow down and savour: Even though this salad is quick to make, you don't have to eat it quickly. Mediterranean people know how to do lunch properly and will happily take their time over lunchtime meals.

I'm terrible for eating my food too quickly. It's so much better for your digestion to take smaller bites, chew more slowly and really give yourself a chance to enjoy your food.

Caprese Salad: To turn this dish into a traditional Caprese salad, you would just need to add a drizzle of olive oil.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Keyword basil, easy, fresh, gluten free, mozzarella, salad, side dish, summer, tomato

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