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Marinated Cherry Tomato and Mozzarella Salad

Recipe by Jenn Giam Smith

  • Total Time30 minutes
  • Yield4 people 1x
  • DietVegetarian

This marinated cherry tomato and mozzarella salad is everything I love about summer food: no cooking (unless you want a crostino or two), fresh ingredients, and vibrant flavor. The cherry tomatoes marinate with olive oil, lemon, garlic, salt, and pepper for an hour or more if you so choose, so the flavors marry together well. Tossed with fresh basil, then add some mozzarella right before serving. It’s such a bright and delicious way to eat and enjoy the flavors of Summer!

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marinated cherry tomato mozzarella salad surrounded by crostinis on a cutting board.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped (Or grated)
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, thinly sliced
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella pearls
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon (+ zest optional)
  • Sea Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Toss tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, lemon juice + zest, basil in a bowl.
  2. Chill 20 min–2 hrs.
  3. Season with salt & pepper to taste
  4. Add mozzarella just before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

Storage Tip

Make ahead—without cheese—up to 2 days. Once cheese is in, serve within 1 day.


  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Chill Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: one-bowl; no cooking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American