Tomato and Mozzarella Salad – Insalata di pomodori e mozzarella
A summer salad that will brighten up your day with its vivid colors. Mozzarella pearls, fresh ripe tomatoes, black olives and capers make up one of the most common salads in Italy. This particular recipe is extremely tasty thanks to a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. It can be prepared in no time and I’m sure that after you’ll taste it will be difficult not to make it over and over again. This salad is not a side dish, it can be served as an appetizer or as a main course. I often eat it for lunch, it’s light, healthy and believing or not fulfilling.
Ingredients:
4 medium tomatoes, you can also use cherry tomatoes
1 cup soft Italian mozzarella
1/2 cup black olives
2 Tbsp. capers
2 leaves fresh basil chopped
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. balsamic vinegar
salt to taste
Instructions:
1. Cut the tomatoes into wedges and put them in a large bowl.
2. Cut the mozzarella into pieces and add them.
3. Now add the rest of the ingredients.
4. Mix well and serve.
Notes:
Adjust the quantity of the balsamic vinegar according to its strength. If you aren’t sure add a bit at a time. This recipe is good with cherry tomatoes too.
