Mozzarella & Tomato Salad – An Italian Favorite 

One of my summer favorites has definitely got to be mozzarella and tomato salad. Both sumptuous and refreshing, this particular salad doesn’t take much work to prepare. Its main ingredients are milky Italian mozzarella di buffola, ripe cherry tomatoes, fresh green rucola, olives and a drizzle of balsamic and olive oil. This simple recipe is reminiscent of Mediterranean food at its finest. It’s one you can prepare for work or even to entertain guests as its presentation will certainly whet their appetite. All you need to do is follow the easy steps below and you’ll be well on your way to having a great meal. 

Ingredients:

Fresh rucola 

Cherry tomatoes 

Mozzarella di buffola 

Olives

Balsamic vinegar 

Extra Virgin Olive oil 

Salt and pepper 

Basil 

Preparation:

1. Slice the cherry tomatoes using a sharp knife and place in a bowl. Place a few basil leaves in the same container, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and the bowl with cellophane and set aside. 
2. Next, wash some rucola and spread out on a plate. Place olives on the rucola and add the tomato mixture that was previously set aside to your salad. 
3. After, drain the mozzarella from all the access water it’s been stored with. Chop up into slices and season with rock salt and ground pepper. Last but not least, drizzle some olive oil and balsamic vinegar on the white cheese and dig in!

Buon appetito!