Best 9 Tomato Mozzarella Salad With Balsamic Dressing Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our enticing Tomato Mozzarella Salad with Balsamic Dressing. This classic Italian dish is the epitome of summer freshness, combining the sweetness of ripe tomatoes, the creaminess of mozzarella cheese, and the tangy zest of balsamic vinegar. Explore our curated collection of recipes, each offering a unique twist on this timeless salad. From the traditional Caprese Salad to the innovative Roasted Tomato and Mozzarella Salad with Pesto Dressing, discover a world of culinary delights. Embark on a culinary journey and savor the essence of Italian cuisine with our delectable Tomato Mozzarella Salad recipes.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CAPRESE SALAD WITH BALSAMIC REDUCTION



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Tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil drizzled with a sweet balsamic reduction and olive oil. Easy, impressive and delicious! Most grocery stores now sell prepared balsamic reductions. Surprisingly it's just as good!

Provided by stefychefy

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup honey
3 large tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 (16 ounce) package fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch slices
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup fresh basil leaves
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Stir balsamic vinegar and honey together in a small saucepan and place over high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the vinegar mixture has reduced to 1/3 cup, about 10 minutes. Set the balsamic reduction aside to cool.
  • Arrange alternate slices of tomato and mozzarella cheese decoratively on a serving platter. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper, spread fresh basil leaves over the salad, and drizzle with olive oil and the balsamic reduction.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.8 g, Cholesterol 89.3 mg, Fat 38.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 18.2 g, Sodium 330.9 mg, Sugar 32.4 g

MOZZARELLA TOMATO SALAD



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A few fresh ingredients are the key to this delightful mozzarella tomato salad. It can be on tonight's table in no time. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
2 teaspoons chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cheese, tomatoes and onion. In another small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Let stand at least 15 minutes. Stir just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 192mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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

BALSAMIC MARINATED TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA SALAD



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A perfectly simple salad marinated in a combination of olive oil and balsamic vinegar and kicked up with onion, garlic and basil. The longer it sits, the better it gets. Also great served over pasta.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Cheese

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
black pepper
1 clove minced garlic
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, cubes
1 pint grape tomatoes or 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

Steps:

  • Mix together first five ingredients for dressing and toss in cheese and tomatoes.
  • Chill until ready to serve.

TOMATO BASIL SALAD WITH BALSAMIC DRESSING



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I got this recipe from The New American Heart Association Cookbook. Low fat, low calories, great taste...what's not to love! I usually add more cheese. Refrigerate the tomatoes for at least an hour before serving to let them soak in all that wonderful dressing!

Provided by Grammy Charlotte

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 medium tomatoes, sliced
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped or
2 teaspoons dried basil, crumbled
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons mozzarella cheese
2 teaspoons parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • For salad, arrange tomato slices on a large plate or platter. Sprinkle with basil.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients. Pour over tomatoes.
  • Sprinkle with cheeses. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51.1, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 2.3, Sodium 28.7, Carbohydrate 4.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 3.3, Protein 1.6

TOMATO MOZZARELLA SALAD WITH BALSAMIC DRESSING



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This is a fresh, yummy, classic salad that'll use up summer tomatoes and fresh basil. Using prosciutto makes this a little different and we loved the savory addition. The tangy balsamic dressing is easy to prepare and adds a final punch of flavor to the recipe.

Provided by Monica Keleher

Categories     Vegetable Appetizers

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 vine ripened tomato (sometimes I mix the colors of the tomato if I can find em) you can also use cherry or grape tomatoes
1 ball of fresh mozzarella cheese (if you make it with cherry tomato use the small balls of mozzarella)
thinly sliced prosciutto (optional)
4 fresh basil leaves
salt and pepper (a pinch to taste)
BALSAMIC DRESSING
4 Tbsp olive oil
3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar (I have also used white balsamic as well)
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1/2 Tbsp dried basil
1 clove garlic (small), minced
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare the balsamic dressing. https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/dressing/balsamic-vinaigrette-very-versatile-dressing.html
  • 2. With a serrated knife slice the tomato and mozzarella. Slice the mozzarella a bit thinner.
  • 3. Place the tomato slice on the plate. Top with a tiny pinch salt and pepper. Place the basil leaf on top.
  • 4. Then add the mozzarella; repeat.
  • 5. I like to put the strips of prosciutto on the side of the plate.
  • 6. Then top just the tomato mozzarella with the dressing.

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

TOMATO & MOZZARELLA SALAD WITH TOMATO DRESSING



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Enjoy this super-quick tomato and mozzarella salad as a side dish, or add some sliced avocado for a filling lunch. Top with basil leaves and crushed crostini for extra flavour and texture

Provided by Tom Kerridge

Categories     Lunch, Side dish, Starter

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

200g mixed heritage tomatoes , sliced
1 large shallot , sliced into thin rings
5 tbsp olive oil
3 drops of Tabasco
1 tbsp white wine vinegar (muscatel is good)
6 basil leaves , shredded, plus extra small leaves to serve
4 shop-bought crostini , roughly crushed
1 ball buffalo mozzarella , or burrata if you can find it (about 150g), halved

Steps:

  • Put the tomatoes in a bowl with the shallots and season with a large pinch of salt. Leave for 10 mins for the tomatoes to release their juices.
  • Lift the tomatoes and shallots out of the bowl using a slotted spoon, and reserve the juices. Arrange the tomatoes over two plates, then sprinkle over the shallots.
  • Whisk the olive oil, Tabasco and vinegar into the reserved tomato juices to make a dressing. Drizzle over the tomatoes and shallots, then scatter with the shredded basil and crushed crostini. Put one half of the mozzarella in the centre of each plate, and season with freshly ground black pepper. Top with the extra basil leaves, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 463 calories, Fat 41 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 9 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 13 grams protein, Sodium 0.8 milligram of sodium

FRESH MOZZARELLA & TOMATO SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE



Fresh Mozzarella & Tomato Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette image

A great summer recipe when the tomatoes are plentiful. Great served with a steak or Italian Food or just some cold-cuts, cheese and crackers on the side. You can also add sliced Black Olives or Kalmata Olives if you like,

Provided by cajunhippiegirl

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 4 Serving, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls, sliced
3 cups fresh baby greens
3 tomatoes, sliced
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chpped
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Mix Vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper together.
  • Add oil and whisk until well blended.
  • Spread greens on plate or in bowl.
  • Cover with tomato slices.
  • Arrange Cheese slices on top of tomatoes.
  • Drizzle dressing over salad.
  • Sprinkle with fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.6, Fat 26.4, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 44.9, Sodium 516.3, Carbohydrate 6.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 4.8, Protein 13.5

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes. This is key to a great salad. Look for tomatoes that are deep red and have a slight give when you gently squeeze them.
  • Use fresh mozzarella cheese. Fresh mozzarella is soft, creamy, and has a delicate flavor. It's the perfect cheese for this salad.
  • Make your own balsamic dressing. It's easy to make and tastes so much better than store-bought dressing.
  • Use a variety of fresh herbs. Fresh herbs add a lot of flavor to the salad. Basil, oregano, and thyme are all good choices.
  • Don't overdress the salad. A little bit of dressing goes a long way. You want the flavors of the tomatoes, mozzarella, and herbs to shine through.

Conclusion:

Tomato mozzarella salad is a classic summer dish that is both refreshing and delicious. It's the perfect salad to serve at a party or potluck, or to enjoy as a light lunch or dinner. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a tomato mozzarella salad that is sure to impress your friends and family.

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