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Tomato mozzarella basil salad, neatly arranged slices of ripe red tomatoes and fresh mozzarella, whole basil leaves
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5 from 3 votes

Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Basil

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: basil, mozzarella, tomato
Servings: 2 people

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe fresh tomato per person
  • thin slices fresh mozzarella cheese
  • whole basil leaves washed and dried
  • olive oil best quality extra virgin
  • balsamic vinegar best quality
  • kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Slice the Tomatoes

  • Cut into ¼-inch slices.
    • Lightly salt and let sit 5 minutes if they’re very juicy.

Slice the Mozzarella

  • Match the thickness of the tomatoes.

Arrange the Salad

  • Alternate tomato and mozzarella on a plate.

Add the Basil

  • Tuck whole leaves or scatter on top.
    • Tear gently to release aroma.

Season Properly

  • Salt the tomatoes directly. Add pepper if desired.
    • Taste as you go—this step matters most.

Drizzle Olive Oil

  • Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil.

Optional Additions

  • Add a small amount of balsamic if desired.

Serve Immediately

  • Best at room temperature.