Tomato Mozzarella Salad
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5
Tomato Mozzarella Salad
Description
This salad combines torn romaine lettuce with diced large tomatoes and halved cherry or grape tomatoes, providing a variety of tomato textures and sweetness. Thinly sliced red onion adds mild sharpness, while fresh diced mozzarella supplies creamy, soft bites. Optional torn basil leaves bring herbaceous freshness.
The dressing includes olive oil, balsamic vinegar, granulated sugar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper combined and shaken to emulsify. Tossing the salad with this dressing ensures a coating that complements the ingredients with tang and subtle sweetness. A drizzle of balsamic glaze intensifies the vinegar's depth.
This salad is well suited to serve alongside grilled dishes or as a light meal. It allows preparation in advance, with dressing added shortly before serving to retain crispness.
Ingredients
Salad
- 8 cups romaine lettuce washed and torn
- 1 large tomato diced
- 2 cups cherry tomato or grape tomatoes, or 2 additional large ripe tomatoes
- ¼ red onion thinly sliced
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese diced, fresh
- 3 tablespoons basil optional, torn fresh leaves
- balsamic glaze for drizzling (optional)
Dressing
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- If using grape or cherry tomatoes, cut them in half. If using larger tomatoes, cut them into bite sized pieces.
- Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar. Shake well and set aside.
- Place all ingredients in a large salad bowl, shake dressing again if separated and toss with salad.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Notes
- Dress the salad just before serving to keep the lettuce crisp.
- Store leftover dressing in the refrigerator for up to three days for later use.
- Ingredients like tomatoes and mozzarella can be prepped in advance to save time.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 339 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 339 | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 378mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 551mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 9448IU | 189% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 333mg | 33% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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