5 from 30 votes
Tomato Mozzarella Salad
Tomato Mozzarella Salad blends crisp romaine lettuce with diced large and cherry tomatoes, red onion, and fresh mozzarella cubes. Tossed with a tangy dressing of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, and garlic, it can be garnished with basil and a balsamic glaze. The salad offers a refreshing texture contrast and a balance of mild creaminess and bright acidity, ideal as a light starter or side.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
339 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 339
% 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.