Fresh diced tomatoes, mozzarella, and seasoned croutons make a nice summer meal in this recipe for Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella Salad.
Course Salad
Cuisine Italian
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 10 minutesminutes
Servings 8people
Author Lisa B.
Ingredients
2cupsday old breadcubed
½cupplus two tablespoons extra virgin olive oildivided
2teaspoonssaltdivided
2teaspoonsItalian seasoning
2tablespoonsbalsamic vinegar
½teaspoonblack pepper
1poundcherry tomatoes
1poundcilieginesmall fresh mozzarella balls
1 ½cupsbasil leavestorn
Instructions
To Make the Croutons:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread bread cubes out on a baking sheet. Drizzle with two tablespoons of olive oil.
Sprinkle with one teaspoon of salt and the Italian seasoning. Toss to coat. Bake for 5-10 minutes until croutons are slightly golden and crispy. Allow the croutons to cool.
Assemble the Salad:
Meanwhile, combine the remaining olive oil, salt, vinegar, and black pepper.
In a separate bowl, combine tomatoes, ciliegine, and basil.