Did you know that May is National Salad Month? Have you tried the recipe, Cherry Tomato and Mozzarella Salad?
Knowing this fact doesn’t make me want to break out the balloons and cheer to the tossed veggies. If anything, the coming of Spring entices me to make them! There’s something about the warmer weather, outdoor BBQ’s and the appearance of fresh veggies and fruits at market – it all makes me crave salads.
Being a fan of the usuals, like Caesar Salad, I also like to try different salads to add variety to a meal but also to the nutrient repitoire. One such salad that I enjoy making, is Cherry Tomato and Mozzarella Salad.
I tried a variation of it for the first time years ago, while staying at a Mexican Resort. It could have been the surroundings that softened my heart and pallate – but since it’s been a favorite salad of mine.
Here’s my recipe for Cherry Tomato and Mozzarella Salad, really easy and very tasty. Plus, it really does go with everything from fish to burgers to chicken. It’s pretty versatile too, I also make them into salad kabobs which would be great for appetizers this Summer.
Like a great pair of comfy jeans, this salad is both comforting, filling and will suit any occasion for years to come.
- 4 cups cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz. fresh mozzarella, sliced or cubed
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ cup basil leaves, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pinch sugar
- Cut cherry tomatoes in half
- Slice or cube Cheese
- Tear or cut basil leaves into small pieces.
- In a bowl, gently mix tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
- Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle lightly with salt, pepper and sugar
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I love cherry tomato salad! So delicious and so easy to make. I did not kow that May was the National Salad Month! These pictures are just amazing. They make me hungry!
One of my faves for the taste and ease, for sure!
I’m just so surprised it took me so long to discover it!
Looks yummy!! The salad kabobs are a really good idea. It makes your food fun to eat so kids will want to eat them.
Exactly!! And, it makes for nice presentation too. Though they only stay pretty like that for a few minutes – then everyone eats them! lol
I love this salad idea! I looks just so fresh!
Another idea to make this salad even easier is to use mini pearl bocconcini. No slicing of cheese required!
Hi Ingrid!
I haven’t tried it before, will definitely check it out – thanks for the tip!
The pearl bocconcini are amazing! I also like to used diced cucumber in this salad, it’s really pretty and people love it! I get asked to bring it everywhere
We had a cherry tomato, avocado and deep fried cheddar salad at a restaurant in Montreal last year (don’t ask me the name – I could walk you to it but my memory for name is sad). Anyway – I know deep fried cheddar is not the healthiest thing, but the salad was to die for.
Great combination. THis sounds so good.
How simple but sounds VERY good! I’ll try this in the upcoming fresh tomato season for sure…
This looks so delicious I wish I could make it right now. It’s simple, yet I’ve never thought to make it-I’m always trying to over fill my salads. This is on tomorrow’s menu for sure after I hit the store tonight!
I love salads and can never find enough recipes for them.This one as you know is especially nice because of it’s simplicity but it ,s also colorful and looks delicious.Thank you so much for sharing.
What a great spring recipe idea. Cherry tomatoes are on sale at Foodland this week too, so this os definitely one for my menu list this week.
it also looks pretty in bowl great for dinner guests