Cherry Tomato Mozzarella Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts

Tomato Mozzarella Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts

This tomato Mozzarella salad is a great twist on the Italian Classic Caprese Salad with toasted pine nuts. Simple, Easy and always refreshing this salad takes  less than five minutes to put together.

Cherry Tomato Mozzarella Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts and Basil

Nothing beats sweet juicy cheery tomatoes with soft mozzarella balls, crunchy pine nuts and refreshing basil. Don’t you agree?  My favorite part of this salad is how quick and easy it is but how absolutely glorious it looks on a dinner table.

Next time you get invited to a BBQ party, choose to bring a salad. This tomato and mozzarella salad makes a grand entry because it’s always so popular with kids and grown ups.

Tomato Mozzarella Salad with toasted Pine Nuts

Let’s talk ingredients and substitutes 

• Tomatoes – Traditionally we use tomato slices for a caprese salad but trust me when I say buy cherry tomatoes. These are sweet, juicy and burst deliciously in your mouth.
• Mozzarella – You can use a block of mozzarella and cut it into cubes. I love these little mozzarella balls because they look so cute. Kids are the most fascinated with it.
• Pine Nuts – a bit of a middle eastern twist on this Italian classic but pine nuts are absolutely incredible when toasted and added to a salad.  Not to mention they are incredibly nutritious and healthy too!
• Basil. I love to tear them into small pieces here so they don’t steel the show, but mostly because my kids ignore them when they are so small. My kids pick the large leaves out.
• Olive Oil – A good quality olive oil is an absolutely must in this salad.. The flavor is just unbeatable.
• Vinegar – I use apple cider vinegar most often but a good balsamic works treat too!

Tomato Mozzarella Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts

Recipe – Cherry Tomato Mozzarella Salad with toasted Pine Nuts

Tools

• Salad Bowl
• Salad Tongs
• Fry Pan
• Mason Jar
• Salad bowls.

Ingredients

• Cheery Tomatoes – 500 grams
• Mozzarella Balls – 250 grams
• Pine Nuts – 100 grams
• Basil – 10 leaves

Dressing 

• Olive Oil  – 60 ml (1/4 cup)
• Vinegar – 2 tbsp
• Honey – 2 tbsp
• Salt / Pepper to taste

Method :

Prepare

• Toast pine nuts lightly on a fry pan. I like to get a little light brown spots on them,
• Remove stems, then wash and drained cherry tomatoes
• Drain Mozzarella from water – If using a block cut into cubes. Leave the mini balls as is.

Dressing

• In a mason jar – add all the salad ingredients
• Shred two basil leaves into small pieces with your hand and
• Add them to the dressing.
• Close the lid and give the jar a good shake
• Set aside.

Assembly.

• Place cherry tomatoes, Mozzarella and pine nuts in a Salad bowl
• Tear Basic leaves and add to the salad.
• Pour the dressing over and give it all a good mix.
• Cover with cling wrap and let chill in the fridge for an hour or more until serving.
• Enjoy!

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Tomato Mozzarella Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts

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Cherry Tomato Mozzarella Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts

Prep 5 mins

Total 5 mins

Author Veena Azmanov

Yield 6 Servings

This tomato Mozzarella salad is a great twist on the Italian Classic Caprese Salad with toasted pine nuts. Simple, Easy and always refreshing this salad takes  less than five minutes to put together.

Ingredients

Salad

• Cheery Tomatoes - 500 grams
• Mozzarella Balls - 250 grams
• Pine Nuts - 100 grams
• Basil - 10 leaves

Dressing 

• Olive Oil  - 60 ml (1/4 cup)
• Vinegar - 2 tbsp
• Honey - 2 tbsp
• Salt / Pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare

• Toast pine nuts lightly on a fry pan. I like to get a little light brown spots on them,
• Remove stems, then wash and drained cherry tomatoes
• Drain Mozzarella from water - If using a block cut into cubes. Leave the mini balls as is.

Dressing

• In a mason jar - add all the salad ingredients
• Shred two basil leaves into small pieces with your hand and
• Add them to the dressing.
• Close the lid and give the jar a good shake
• Set aside.

Assemble

• Place cherry tomatoes, Mozzarella and pine nuts in a Salad bowl
• Tear Basic leaves and add to the salad.
• Pour the dressing over and give it all a good mix.
• Cover with cling wrap and let chill in the fridge for an hour or more until serving.

Courses Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

Cuisine Italian

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 360
% Daily Value
Total Fat 30 g		46%
	Saturated Fat 8 g	40%
	Unsaturated Fat 22 g
Cholesterol 35 mg		12%
Sodium 400 mg		17%
Total Carbohydrates 12 g		4%
	Dietary Fiber 2 g	8%
	Sugars 9 g
Protein 12 g		24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

It’s a family favorite and you will love it.

Tomato Mozzarella Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts