HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD WITH MOZZARELLA AND BASIL

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Categories     Salad     Cheese     Mustard     Tomato     Side     Picnic     Vegetarian     Backyard BBQ     Summer     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 lb mixed heirloom tomatoes, quartered if small or cut into 1/4-inch-wide wedges if larger
1 lb cherry tomatoes
1 lb very small mozzarella balls (1/4 inch; sometimes called perlini) or 1 lb lightly salted mozzarella, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups loosely packed small basil leaves or torn large leaves

Steps:

  • Whisk together vinegar, mustard, salt, sugar, and pepper in a large bowl. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking constantly until dressing is emulsified. Add tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil and toss well. Season with salt and pepper.

Dan Campbell
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few fresh ingredients that come together to create a delicious and refreshing dish.


md saiful islam sobuj
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes.


mohammed juneydi
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect salad for any occasion.


Hamza Naseeb
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This is the perfect summer salad. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor.


Rajiv Singh
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I'm not a huge tomato fan, but I really enjoyed this salad. The mozzarella and basil really balance out the flavor of the tomatoes.


mst shati
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love that I can use whatever tomatoes I have on hand.


Andria Thembelihle
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I made this salad for my family last night and they all loved it. My kids even asked for seconds!


Sauda Kassim
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This is a great salad to make for a picnic or potluck.


Sindiswa Victoria Molobi
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I love the combination of flavors and textures in this salad. The tomatoes are sweet and juicy, the mozzarella is creamy and mild, and the basil adds a pop of freshness.


Gausen Romeo
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This salad is the perfect way to showcase fresh, summer tomatoes.


Rao Ashfaq
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I've made this salad a few times now and it's always delicious. The tomatoes are always so ripe and flavorful.


Hardeep Grewal
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This is one of my favorite summer salads. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


TR Tanmoy
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I made this salad for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Muhammad Ahmad M Sultan
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This heirloom tomato salad is a summer staple at our house. The tomatoes are always so flavorful and juicy, and the mozzarella and basil add a perfect touch of creaminess and freshness.