Tomato Basil Salad
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Fresh tomato basil salad with mozzarella tossed with oil and vinegar. (Photo by Charlotte Ekker Wiggins)
Tomato Basil Salad
There are versatile recipes and then there are recipes like mango salsa and tomato basil salad, recipes than can be used in a variety of ways. What I like about Tomato Basil Salad is that I can make it from ingredients I grow.
And if you happen to be out of mozzarella cheese, make it without the cheese, it will still work well as a salsa or side dish.
You will need:
Tomatoes, especially ones you are growing so they are fresh. I use whatever is ripe.
Onions – A regular onion or shallot will work.
Mozzarella cut into pieces.
Basil leaves – Use as much or little as you like. Make sure you have fresh basil!
Olive oil – Extra virgin works best for salads.
Balsamic Vinegar.
Salt & pepper – Season to taste.
Most ingredients fresh from my garden, amounts added to taste. (Photo by Charlotte Ekker Wiggins)
How to make:
Cut the tomatoes into small pieces. I removed the center seeds.
Add the tomatoes, onions, mozzarella pieces and half the basil to a large serving bowl.
Whisk the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a separate small bowl.
Pour the dressing over the salad in the serving bowl. Toss everything well to coat in the dressing.
Sprinkle the remaining basil over the salad and serve.
How to serve:
As a side dish to any protein.
As a salsa on salmon or chicken.
As is!
