Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Salad
Tomatoes on their own can get a bit boring after a while, but these days you can walk into a supermarket and pick up a small box of Mozzarella balls/pearls or even a block (if you plan to use a lot or perhaps make pizza another day) and easily spice up the tomatoes into a nice little salad that goes great with a main meal or part of a bigger salad.
You need
Plum or Cherry Tomatoes (ideally but any tomato will do)
Fresh Buffalo Mozzarella - Balls or Pearls are the easiest but a block will do, cut into chunks
Handful of Fresh Basil leaves
Method
Depending on the size of the tomatoes, cut into cubes. For most plum tomatoes just cut into quarters, for cherry tomatoes either leave whole or cut in half. Do the same with the mozzarella block, if you just have balls or pearls, leave them whole. Then chop the basil leaves into half or quarters, depending on their size. Then simply mix together in a small bowl and serve fresh.
It’s very simple but tastes great.
- June 28th '06