Fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil tossed with olive oil and balsamic for a vibrant holiday dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
02 - 1 cup cucumber, diced (optional)
→ Cheese
03 - 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine), quartered
→ Herbs
04 - 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
→ Dressing
05 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
06 - 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
07 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
08 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
# Cooking Steps:
01 - In a large salad bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber if using, and quartered mozzarella balls.
02 - Add the sliced basil leaves to the bowl.
03 - Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic glaze over the ingredients.
04 - Sprinkle with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
05 - Gently toss all components together until evenly combined.
06 - Transfer to a serving bowl or platter, drizzle additional balsamic glaze if desired, and serve immediately.
