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tomato mozzarella salad with olive oil, basil, oregano dressing.

Caprese Cherry Tomato Salad with Mozzarella

This is a super simple Italian salad made using fresh mozzarella di bufala, tomatoes, basil, seasonings, and olive oil over the top. It's perfect for a lighter nutritious lunch in summertime but can be used as an appetizer or side all year long.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Side Dish, Starter
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 persons
Calories 264.6 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 400 g (2½ cups) cherry tomatoes or 1-2 tomatoes cuor di bue
  • 200 g buffalo mozzarella (1 medium-sized ball or 3 small balls)
  • 1 handful basil fresh
  • 1 tsp oregano dried
  • 3 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions
 

  • Wash and dry up everything.
  • If you're not choosing cherry tomatoes cut pieces of 6-7 mm with an appropriate knife.
  • Place on a wooden board and cover lightly with salt.
  • Cut the mozzarlella into 6 - 7 mm pieces and dry with a cotton cloth to absorb the water.
  • In a dish or plate, alternate tomatoes and mozzarella adding some basil leaves every now and then.
  • Sprinkle the dried oregano and optionally some pepper.
  • Add a few other basil leaves and a drizzle of olive oil
  • Serve and taste immediately. Enjoy!
Keyword Caprese Salad, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella