Owen’s Mozzarella and Tomato Salad

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 13

Fresh and delicious Mozzarella and Tomato Salad ideal for a light meal

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

10 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

10 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	4 large tomatoes
	4 tablespoons olive oil
	ground black pepper to taste
	10 ounces mozzarella cheese , thickly sliced
	8 leaves fresh basil , torn into strips

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

260

Sugar

Fat

22g

Owen's Mozzarella and Tomato Salad is a simple and delicious recipe that is perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish. The salad is made with ripe tomatoes, sliced fresh mozzarella cheese, and garnished with fresh basil leaves. The combination of the juicy tomatoes, milky mozzarella and aromatic basil will leave you wanting more. This salad is perfect to serve at a summer barbecue as it is light and refreshing, it is sure to impress your guests and have them asking for the recipe!

Instructions

1.	Cut the tomatoes into evenly sized pieces and place them in a salad bowl.
2.	Drizzle the olive oil over the tomatoes and sprinkle with black pepper.
3.	Add the sliced mozzarella cheese on top of the tomatoes.
4.	Garnish with the fresh basil leaves.
5.	Serve chilled and enjoy!

PROS

This Mozzarella and Tomato Salad is light and refreshing, perfect for a hot summer day.

The salad is easy to prepare and requires only a few simple ingredients.

CONS

The salad may not be filling enough for a full meal.

Some people may not enjoy the texture of raw tomatoes or the taste of fresh basil.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This salad is a great source of lycopene, which is an antioxidant that is beneficial for heart health and helps in reducing the risk of cancer.
The fresh basil used in this recipe contains a variety of essential oils, which are beneficial for digestion and help to reduce inflammation.