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Marinated tomato salad with mozzarella and fresh basil in ceramic bowl.
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5 from 3 votes

Marinated Tomato Salad with Basil & Mozzarella

This Marinated Tomato Salad recipe is quick and easy to make. Tomatoes are tossed with basil, herb dressing, and fresh mozzarella cheese!
Prep Time15 minutes
Marinating Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Keyword: tomato salad, Italian tomato salad, garden tomato salad, tomato salad mozzarella cheese,
Servings: 6
Calories: 136kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 cups diced tomatoes such as roma or cherry tomatoes

For The Dressing:

Instructions

  • Dice tomatoes until you have enough for 6 cups (the amount of tomatoes used will vary depending on the variety of tomato used). You can dice the tomatoes as large or small as you like.
  • Place the diced tomatoes in a large serving bowl.

For The Dressing:

  • Mince 2 cloves of garlic.
  • In a small bowl, combine 4 Tbsp. olive oil, 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar, 2 tsp. Dijon mustard, ½ tsp. Italian seasoning, and ½ tsp. each of kosher salt and pepper. Stir until completely combined using a small whisk or fork (alternately, you can combine these ingredients in a small mason jar, cover with a lid, and shake until combined).
  • Pour the dressing over the diced tomatoes and stir until completely combined.
  • Cut 1 8 oz. package of marinated mozzarella balls (or ball of fresh mozzarella or any type of cheese you like) into pieces and add them to the salad. Stir until completely combined.
  • Mince ⅓ cup of fresh basil. Add to the salad and stir until combined.
  • Place the salad in the fridge and marinate for 1-2 hours before serving.
  • To Serve: Serve with a slotted spoon so that the juices remain in the bowl. Add a sprinkle of salt and pepper over the salad before serving.

Notes

Any type of vinegar may be substituted for red wine vinegar but this may affect the taste of the dressing. Adjust the amount of vinegar based on the variety used. Avoid malt vinegar if you are gluten free.
Feel free to omit the mozzarella cheese if you would like to keep this salad vegan.
The salt in the dressing will draw some of the water out of the tomatoes. It's best to serve this salad with a slotted spoon to keep the excess juices in the bowl.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 112mg | Potassium: 561mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2041IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg