I am longing for a bit of summer today so I am sharing one of my all time favorite summer salads. This is one that I make all year long and absolutely LOVE! So if you are longing for some warmth and sun today why don’t you try my take on a fabulous salad.
Tomato, Olive and Mozzarella Salad
1 can black olives (I use a large can, drain the olives and slice in half)
3 cups cherry tomatoes (This is usually about one clamshell container. I like to mix it up if they have the yellow ones available)
1 cup fresh mozzarella ( Try to find the “pearls” as they are perfect in this. If not available any mozzarella cut into small pieces will work)
1/2 cup Newman’s Own Olive Oil and Vinegar Dressing
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped or torn)
salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
Slice olives and cherry tomatoes in half and place in a medium size bowl. Add mozzarella pearls and chopped basil leaves to the olives and tomatoes. Toss lightly with the salad dressing, salt and pepper to taste and garnish with a bit of fresh basil. YUMMY!
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Yummers ~ thanks for sharing!
You are welcome. I am dreaming os summer, can you tell?
Me too! 🙂
Looks delicious!
Come on over—-I will make a big bowl of it for us to share!
Oh yeah!!!!! We all are dreaming of warmer temps this morning.. 😀 That looks summer fantastic!
It is!!!! Let’s all enjoy it!!!!
I want summer… and this salad!
I think we all want summer –and right now!!! This salad is so yummy and easy. At least you can make it and feel like you have summer in your mouth!
🙂 It is super easy and you can make it even if it isn’t summer!!! Go on–you know you want to!
What an easy peasy recipe. And it really does sound, and look, delicious. I’ve had similar, but maybe with pasta included. Does that seem right?
Yep— have seen something similar with pasta in it but this is soooo easy and so yummy. My go to salad all the time when the tomatoes are in season.
That does scream summer!
I would do with just spring about now!
Love fresh mozzarella salads…..thanks for sharing Beth Ann….summers coming!!!
I hope it is still coming. I am doubtful some days!!! Hope you are well , Amy!!!!
I make a very similar salad throughout the year – I omit the olives and use balsamic vinegar and olive oil instead – basically a caprese salad and sometimes I even add it on top of lettuce. It is so refreshing and summery and I think, I will make some for dinner tonight!!! Thanks for the ides. 🙂
Yours sounds wonderful on top of greens. I love caprese salad in any shape or form and have it all the time where we eat out. Never get tired of those flavors.
A great salad suggestion. Add a tin of drained chick peas and you’ve got a meal! I will be making this one.
Ohhh–that would be a great addition. I am so happy when folks add things to ale it even better!!!!!
I suddenly find myself drooling…lol
Looks really fresh and yummy!
Thanks!! It is such an easy salad and so tasty. I am a fan of anything with basil in it. Thanks for stopping by!
I do one pretty much exactly like this — the best summer salad. Love it with some bbq chicken and corn on the cob.
Oh my gosh….hurry up summer! 🙂
I totally agree. So ready for some summer weather!
It sounds good to me. I will try it sometime and I am sure I will like it.
You would love it!!!
So easy and delicious. This is right up my alley. Have you ever tried feta cheese instead of the mozzarella? I think that would be good also.
Unfortunately I despise feta cheese. I know, I know….how can I despise it? Well, I do. But yes—i am sure it would be great if you were a feta cheese lover. 🙂
This sounds delicious, I like both, black and green olives which I believe could be substituted or just added for taste and color, if you get the larger pitted ones.. Thanks for sharing Beth Ann.
You are very welcome! I think you could add them, too, and it would be even better probably!!!! 🙂
It is all a matter of taste isn’t it?
This sounds really good. Especialy since we have been dining on so much fast food as of late! I am going to give it a try!
Yippee!!!
Looks delicious except for olives – can’t stand them black or green, woof!
You can def leave them out!