Best 12 Paulas Mozzarella And Tomato Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with Paula's Mozzarella and Tomato Salad, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic Italian salad showcases the perfect balance between creamy mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and a zesty dressing. Dive into the vibrant colors and savor the freshness of each ingredient, complemented by a medley of herbs and a hint of garlic.

This article presents two variations of this beloved dish: a traditional recipe that stays true to its Italian roots and a modern twist that incorporates avocado for an extra layer of richness and creaminess. Both versions offer a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more. Whether you prefer the simplicity of the classic or the contemporary flair of the avocado-infused version, you'll find a recipe here that suits your palate.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

TOMATO AND FRESH MOZZARELLA PASTA SALAD



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Turn a classic caprese salad into a filling meal with fusilli and a white wine vinaigrette.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 small shallot, minced
8 ounces dried fusilli
2 cups halved grape tomatoes
2 cups diced fresh mozzarella
1 cup torn fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, shallot, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
  • Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; add to the bowl with the dressing.
  • Add the tomatoes, mozzarella and basil to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.
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TOMATO, MOZZARELLA AND CHERRY SALAD



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Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 to 3 vine-ripe or heirloom tomatoes
1 pint cherry tomatoes
1 pint fresh Bing cherries, pitted and halved (or husk cherries, stemmed and halved)
1 tablespoon sugar
10 to 12 sprigs fresh tarragon, stemmed
8 sprigs fresh basil, stemmed
8 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan
2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil, or more as needed
Coarse sea salt
1 pound fresh mozzarella, cut into 12 slices

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: Whisk together the olive oil and balsamic with the mustard and 1 tablespoon cool water in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Make the salad: Place the tomatoes on a flat surface. Cut the smaller ones in half and the larger ones into slices or wedges. Arrange all the tomatoes and cherries in a single layer, flesh-side up, on a large serving platter or individual plates. Sprinkle them with the sugar.
  • "Herb" the mozzarella: Use a pair of scissors to coarsely cut the tarragon, basil and parsley into pieces and toss in a medium bowl with the Parmesan, olive oil and a pinch of salt. The herbs should feel slightly dampened and sticky from the olive oil. If not, add more olive oil by the tablespoon as needed. Press both sides of the mozzarella slices into the herb mix to coat them, then intersperse the cheese pieces amongst the tomatoes on the serving platter or plates.
  • Season the dish with salt and spoon all the dressing over the tomatoes and cheese.

TOMATO, MOZZARELLA, AND BASIL SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 5m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 small tomatoes (4 medium)
1 pound fresh mozzarella
10 to 15 basil leaves
3 tablespoons good olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella and arrange casually with the basil leaves on a large platter. Drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calorie, Fat 17 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Cholesterol 28 milligrams, Sodium 158 milligrams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 2 grams

TOMATO MOZZARELLA SALAD



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Mozzarella slices are served with tomatoes, fresh basil, and sprinkled with olive oil. A perfect salad alternative, especially in summer when you can get tomatoes and basil from the garden.

Provided by JOANN HAN

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 large tomatoes, sliced
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup minced fresh basil

Steps:

  • Place tomato slices, alternating with mozzarella slices, on a large serving platter.
  • Combine oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Drizzle over tomatoes and mozzarella; sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 24.2 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 338.3 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

FRESH MOZZARELLA AND TOMATO SALAD



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A splash of lemon and hint of refreshing mint brighten up the medley of red tomatoes, creamy mozzarella and ripe avocados in this colorful, sensational salad. -Lynn Scully, Rancho Santa Fe, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 plum tomatoes, chopped
2 cartons (8 ounces each) fresh mozzarella cheese pearls, drained
1/3 cup minced fresh basil
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons minced fresh mint
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cheese, basil, parsley and mint; set aside., In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper. Pour over tomato mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving., Just before serving, stir in avocados. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 26g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 309mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

OWEN'S MOZZARELLA AND TOMATO SALAD



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A delicious salad for cheese lovers. It is also quick and easy to throw together.

Provided by Dell

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 large tomatoes
4 tablespoons olive oil
ground black pepper to taste
10 ounces mozzarella cheese, thickly sliced
8 leaves fresh basil, torn into strips

Steps:

  • Chop tomatoes in half, then slice finely; arrange on four plates. Trickle a tablespoon of olive oil over each serving, and sprinkle with black pepper. Lay slices of cheese over tomatoes, and strips of basil over cheese. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 45.4 mg, Fat 25.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 448.1 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

MARINATED MOZZARELLA, OLIVES AND CHERRY TOMATOES



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This simple dish of marinated cherry tomatoes, olives and mozzarella is best, of course, when cherry tomatoes are in season. That it gets better as it sits is a boon: Bring it to potlucks or picnics, or simply let it sit in your refrigerator, a satisfying lunch at home. A generous handful of basil leaves, sprinkled atop just before serving, gives everything a bright, herbal finish. You'll want to make this all summer long.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, salads and dressings, appetizer, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound cherry or grape tomatoes, a mixture of colors, halved
Salt and black pepper
3/4 cup olives, such as Moroccan or niçoise
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, smashed to a paste
Pinch of dried oregano
Pinch of red-pepper flakes
1 pound fresh mozzarella, cut into ¼-inch slices
Basil leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Put cherry tomatoes in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add the olives and toss.
  • In a small bowl, stir together olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano and red-pepper flakes. Pour mixture over tomatoes and olives. Toss well to coat and let sit for at least 10 minutes and up to an hour.
  • When ready to eat, arrange mozzarella in the center of a large platter (or arrange on individual plates). Spoon tomato and olive mixture over mozzarella. Garnish with lots of basil leaves.

MOZZARELLA TOMATO SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 small servings or 2 larger s

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium to small vine-ripened tomatoes, sliced to 1/4-inch thickness
1 small ball bufula mozzarella (approximately 4 ounces), drained and sliced to 1/4-inch slices
Salt
Black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons chiffonade basil

Steps:

  • Arrange the tomato and cheese slices so they over lap each other. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with the olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Top with basil chiffonade.

TOMATO, BASIL AND MOZZARELLA PASTA SALAD



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A great pasta salad! It is kid friendly and a real crowd pleaser. This recipe is from the Washington Post. This salad employs one of the best combos in summer food: tomatoes, mozzarella and basil. Even better, it takes about 30 minutes to make, from start to finish. It's always good to use the freshest ingredients, but here it's essential. Fresh mozzarella can now be bought in almost every supermarket. And choose the ripest tomatoes you can find: plum tomatoes are easy to peel and seed, but you can use your favorites.

Provided by TaterBug

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 main course servings, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces rotini pasta or 8 ounces any similarly shaped pasta
salt
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4- to 1/2-inch dice
3/4 lb plum tomato, peeled, seeded ad cut into 1/4- to 1/2-inch dice*
10 -12 large basil leaves, coarsely chopped
2 scallions, white and tender green parts, finely chopped
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar (or more)
salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until it is done, but still a little firm to the bite. Drain and rinse with cold water until the pasta is completely cool. Let it drain for a few minutes and transfer to a large bowl. Add the mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, scallions, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Add salt and pepper to taste, adding more vinegar if desired. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • *NOTE: To peel plum tomatoes:
  • Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Have ready a bowl of ice water. Cut an "X" in the bottom of the tomato and remove the stem. Place in the boiling water for 10 or 15 seconds -- no longer. Use a slotted spoon to quickly transfer to the ice water. The skin should simply slip off.

MOST AMAZING SALAD! TOMATO, MOZZARELLA, AVOCADO, AND BLISS



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Light and summery and fresh and AMAZING! This is a California variation on the traditional Caprese salad that is so easy and to die for! Best when using fresh and ripe ingredients, for instance your own garden or a farmer's market. Ratio of the ingredients is hard to mess up, very flexible recipe with room for personal taste variations.

Provided by procrastinatew/cooking

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ripe tomatoes, cubed
3 (4 ounce) balls of fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and cubed
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
½ teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon white sugar
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Lightly toss tomato, mozzarella cheese, and avocado cubes in a salad bowl. Mix balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, dried basil, sugar, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl. Pour dressing over salad and mix again to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 44.5 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 92.6 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

MOZZARELLA AND TOMATO SALAD



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This Italian classic makes the best of summertime's bounty, with colors that recreate the look of the Italian flag. Buon appetito!

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
3 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped
10 oz Mozzarella cheese, cubed (2 cups)

Steps:

  • In large bowl, mix vinegar, oil, basil and parsley with whisk. Stir in tomatoes and cheese; toss gently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 130 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

PENNE, TOMATO, AND MOZZARELLA SALAD



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Garden fresh basil and summer sweet cherry tomatoes make this pasta salad a warm season favorite. Takes only a few minutes to put together, a quick summertime meal.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (12 ounce) package penne pasta
¼ cup olive oil
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
salt and pepper to taste
5 ounces mozzarella cheese, diced
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 ounces fresh basil
12 large black olives, halved

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water as directed on package, until just tender. Drain, and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a small saucepan. Add green onions and cook, stirring occasionally, 2 or 3 minutes. Stir in garlic, and cook for 2 minutes. Add pasta, tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Cook over low heat to warm through. Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Coarsely tear basil leaves in halves or thirds; add to pasta with olives, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.8 calories, Carbohydrate 47.5 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 337.2 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.
  • Choose a good quality mozzarella cheese that is soft and creamy.
  • If you don't have fresh basil, you can use dried basil or oregano.
  • To make the salad more flavorful, you can add some chopped red onion or garlic.
  • If you are using a balsamic vinegar, be sure to use a good quality one that is thick and syrupy.
  • To make the salad more substantial, you can add some cooked pasta or quinoa.

Conclusion:

Paula's Mozzarella and Tomato Salad is a simple, yet delicious salad that is perfect for a summer meal. It is light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. The combination of fresh tomatoes, creamy mozzarella cheese, and fragrant basil is a classic for a reason. This salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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