Tomato and Mozzarella Salad
This salad is pure sunshine on a plate! Juicy cherry tomatoes, soft mozzarella, and fresh basil come together in a simple, tangy balsamic dressing, with a little crunch from toasted sunflower seeds. It’s super easy to make, full of flavor, and perfect for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or as a colorful side that everyone will love.
Equipment
Ingredients
Salad
- 500 g cherry tomatoes
- 200 g mozzarella balls
- 2 tbsp toasted sunflower seeds
- fresh basil leaves chopped
Dressing
- 1 red onion very finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic pressed
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp mustard
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp pesto
- chili flakes to taste
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing – Place finely chopped red onion and pressed garlic in a bowl. Add balsamic vinegar, mustard, pesto, chili flakes, honey, and olive oil. Whisk until fully combined.
- Add tomatoes and mozzarella – Place halved cherry tomatoes and mozzarella balls over the dressing. Gently toss to coat everything evenly.
- Finish the salad – Sprinkle chopped fresh basil and toasted sunflower seeds on top. Mix gently once more. Drizzle with a little extra honey and decorate with some basil leaves.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 9gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 1.5mg
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