Cherry Tomato, Basil and Fresh Mozzarella Salad Recipe

Name: Cherry Tomato, Basil and Fresh Mozzarella Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pints cherry tomatoes ripe, quartered, 4 cups; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1 clove garlic minced or pressed, small cloves, or 2 medium; 4 tablespoon shallots minced, 1 medium; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin; 1 x black pepper freshly ground; 8 ounces mozzarella cheese fresh, cut into 1/2-inch cubes and patted dry with papper towels; 1 1/2 cups basil leaves, fresh, roughly torn

Servings: persons

2 pints cherry tomatoes ripe, quartered, 4 cups
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 clove garlic minced or pressed, small cloves, or 2 medium
4 tablespoon shallots minced, 1 medium
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin
1 x black pepper freshly ground
8 ounces mozzarella cheese fresh, cut into 1/2-inch cubes and patted dry with papper towels
1 1/2 cups basil leaves, fresh, roughly torn

1
Add the tomatoes, salt, and sugar in a medium bowl, and gently toss until combined.
2
Allow to stand for half an hour to 1 hour.
3
Transfer the tomatoes to salad spinner and spin until seeds and excess liquid have been removed, about 60 second, stop stirring to redistribute the tomatoes a few times during processing.
4
Putt the tomatoes to the bowl and set aside.
5
Place the tomato liquid through a fine-mesh strainer into a measuring cup, pressing on the solids to get as much juice as possible.
6
In a small sauce pan, bring 1/2 cup tomato juice (discard any extra), garlic, shallot, and vinegar to a boil, then reduce the heat, and simmer over medium heat until reduced to 3 tablespoons, about 7 minutes.
7
Transfer the mixture to a small bowl and cool to room temperature, 4 to 6 minutes.
8
Whisk and stir the oil and black pepper to taste until well mixed.
9
Season with salt to taste if needed.
10
In the bowl with tomatoes, gently toss the dressing, cheese and the basil together until well mixed.
11
Serve with any kind of main course.

266

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pints cherry tomatoes ripe, quartered, 4 cups, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, 1 clove garlic minced or pressed, small cloves, or 2 medium, and more.

Yes, Cherry Tomato, Basil and Fresh Mozzarella Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Cherry Tomato, Basil and Fresh Mozzarella Salad

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