Fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil, and balsamic come together in a colorful, easy-to-serve holiday dish.
# What you'll need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved (mix of red and yellow)
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
# Method:
01 - In a large salad bowl, mix the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber if using, and quartered mozzarella balls.
02 - Incorporate the thinly sliced basil leaves into the salad mixture.
03 - Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze over the ingredients.
04 - Sprinkle sea salt and freshly ground black pepper evenly over the salad.
05 - Carefully toss all ingredients together until combined without bruising the components.
06 - Transfer to a serving platter or bowl, drizzle additional balsamic glaze if desired, and serve immediately.
