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Tomato, Olive, and Fresh Mozzarella Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

Tomato, Olive, and Fresh Mozzarella Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
  • Category

    Salad

  • Cusine

    American

Ingredients

1 can large black olives, cut in half

3 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half

1 cup fresh mozzarella pearls, cut in half (or use regular fresh mozzarella and cut into pieces

1/2 cup vinaigrette dressing

1/2 cup chopped or torn fresh basil leaves

salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Drain olives and fresh mozzarella pearls while you cut cherry tomatoes in half; place tomatoes in bowl. Cut olives and mozzarella pearls in half and put in bowl with tomatoes. Wash basil and spin dry in salad spinner or dry with paper towels, then chop or tear basil into small pieces. Mix chopped basil into vinaigrette dressing, then gently combine dressing with the tomato mixture. Season to taste with fresh ground black pepper and serve immediately.