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sliced red onions, fresh chopped basil, mini mozzarella cheese balls, and quartered tomatoes unmixed in a bowl

TOMATO SALAD WITH FRESH BASIL AND MOZZARELLA BALLS

Looking for a quick, refreshing dish that screams summer? This Tomato and Fresh Basil Salad with Red Onions and Mozzarella Cheese Balls is a light, vibrant burst of flavour that’s perfect for any meal—fresh, simple, and seriously delicious!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Optional Marinade 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 4 large Ripe Tomatoes
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves torn
  • ½ small Red Onion thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Honey
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste
  • 200g Fresh Mozzarella Balls (mini bocconcini) optional but recommended

Instructions

  • Core the tomatoes and cut them into even size wedges. Add them to a bowl.
    bowl of quartered tomatoes
  • Add the basil leaves, red onion, and mozzarella balls, if using.
    bowl of tomatoes with fresh chopped basil, thinly sliced red onions, and mozzarella cheese balls
  • In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and honey until well combined.
    hand whisking balsamic vinegar and oil in a bowl
  • Drizzle the dressing over the tomato mixture and gently toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately or (if time allows) let it sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavours to meld.
    bowl of quartered tomatoes with fresh basil, red onions, mozzarella balls, and balsamic dressing, rubber spatula in the bowl

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 2448kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 168g | Fat: 209g | Saturated Fat: 68g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 336mg | Sodium: 671mg | Potassium: 319mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1222IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 3356mg | Iron: 1mg
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