Tomato salad with mozzarella balls 23 June, 2022 by Martin - No comments This post may contain affiliate links, which are marked for this purpose. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Jump to the recipe My tomato salad with mozzarella, red onion and basil is super easy to make and is on the table in less than 15 minutes. You can eat this delicious and fresh summer salad as a side dish or simply enjoy it as a snack with some fresh bread. My favorite tomato salad I prefer my tomato salad with some mozzarella and fresh garlic bread. A fresh and aromatic salad made from fresh ingredients is one of the best things to eat I can think about. Especially on hot summer days. I prefer to use cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs and a very high-quality olive oil for my tomato salad. Refined with white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar and some honey this tomato salad is the perfect summer side dish. With a few extra slices of bread this salad can also be enjoyed as a main meal. What ingredients do you need for this salad? This recipe is super simple and requires very few ingredients. Therefore it is important to only use fresh and high-quality ingredients. Choosing the right type of tomato How delicious a tomato salad can be depends on the quality and selection of suitable tomatoes. If you being able to grow your tomatoes in your garden or on your balcony you then you have the ideal conditions for a delicious tomato salad. If you can’t harvest yourself you should only use regional products in summer. Tomatoes are in season from July to September. I personally prefer cherry tomatoes. Vine or romaine tomatoes are of course just as good. What onion to use for the tomato salad? The choice of onion always depends on your own preferences. If you like it milder it’s best to use shallots, spring or red onions. I like red onions best as it is milder and prettier to look at when using in salads. Which type of vinegar is particularly suitable? You should use white wine vinegar or balsamic bianco vinegar for the dressing. I prefer apple cider vinegar as it is said to be good for your health. Which mozzarella is particularly suitable for the tomato salad? The choice of mozzarella always depends on your diet, experiences and preferences. Just use whatever mozzarella you like best. If you eat vegan you can use one of the vegan mozzarella variants from the supermarket or simply prepare the salad without mozzarella. Which oil should I use? You should always use a very high-quality cooking oil. I always use extra virgin olive oil for my tomato salad with mozzarella. Prepare the tomato salad The preparation of the tomato salad with mozzarella is super easy and done in no time at all. Instructions with all the steps and the list of ingredients can be found in the recipe card below. You will get tips, hints and recipe suggestions if you just keep reading at this point. Cut tomatoes for the salad Wash the cherry, remove the stalk and cut the cherry tomatoes into half. Put the tomatoes in your salad bowl. Tip: It is best to use a tomato knife or another knife with a serrated edge (serrated knife) to cut the tomatoes. Chop the onion and herbs Chop the red onion or your prefered type of onion. Then roughly chop the basil and add everything together to the tomatoes. Time for the vinaigrette Mix 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar or the vinegar of your choice with 4 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp honey. Add the vinaigrette to the tomatoes in the bowl. Season and serve Drain the mozzarella balls and add to the bowl with the tomatoes, mix well and season to taste with salt and pepper. For some extra crunch you should try my recipe for croutons with herbs I hope you enjoy this quick and easy dish. Have fun and enjoy your tomate salad. Do you like my recipe? Then you might also like one of the following recipes:Bavarian potato soupCreamy mushroomsVegan Sloppy JoeVegan Currywurst (curry sausage) with homemade sauceQuick and vegan tomato soupStuffed mushroomsPasta salad with mayoVegan banana bread with chocolate chunks Would you like to give feedback or share your thoughts with others? I think it's great. At the end of the post you can read the comments of other guests or write a comment by yourself. Let's go Tomato salad with mozzarella Print preview Prep time: 15 minutes Serving: 2-3 servings 1.1 lbs / 500 g cherry tomatoes or any type of tomatoes you prefer 2 apple cider vinegarInfo: You can also use white whine vinegar or Balsamico Bianco. 4 tbsp olive oil, extra vergin a handfull basil or 5 stalks red onion ¼ lb / 125 g mozzarella balls 1 tsp honey salt ground pepper Instructions Wash the cherry tomatoes, remove the green and stalk and cut in half. Then put the tomatoes in a bowl.Chop the red onion and add it to the tomatoes along with the roughly chopped basil.Mix 2 tbsp vinegar with 4 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp honey. Drain the mozzarella balls and add everything to the tomatoes.Mix everything well and season to taste with salt and ground pepper.Put the salad into small bowls, decorate with some basil and enjoy. Good Appetite 🙂 Hacks and hintsIt is best to use a tomato knife or another knife with a serrated edge (serrated knife) to cut the tomatoes. how to share this post I hope you liked my post. Long nights are not uncommon for me. This is the only way I can keep up filling this blog with new content regulary. That's why the coffee supply should never being interrupted :-) If you like to you can buy me a coffee by leaving some bucks into my paypal coffee fund. That would be great.
