Healthy Salad Recipes
Mozzarella and Cherry Tomato Salad
A new take on the classic Italian tricolore salad, bursting with colour and flavour.
Preparation Time: 5 Mins
Serves: 4
500g cherry tomatoes, halved
250g mozzarella, roughly torn
handful of fresh basil leaves, roughly torn
Dressing:
1 garlic clove, crushed
1tbsp balsamic vinegar
1tsp caster sugar
3tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1) Put the cherry tomatoes, mozzarella and basil leaves in a large bowl and stir well to combine.
2) In a separate bowl, mix the dressing ingredients together and pour over the salad. Season well and toss to combine. Serve immediately.
Remember that eating plenty of salads is easy in the summer months. There is so much locally grown and seasonal produce available and your green credentials will also get a boost when you buy homegrown. The bonus is that is costs less, too. Include a rainbow of colours in your daily diet to ensure you benefit from as many antioxidants, vitamins and minerals as possible.
