Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella Salad
Fresh and simple, this Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella Salad is the perfect light lunch, and it makes a great BBQ side too!
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories206
- Carbs6.8g
- Protein13g
- Fat13g
- Saturates4.7g
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Fresh, simple and full of flavour, this Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella Salad is exactly the kind of dish you’ll find yourself making on repeat. It’s fab for barbecues, picnics or as a speedy, no-fuss lunch when you need something light and easy to throw together.
Don’t be fooled by its simplicity, this is one of those salads that really delivers on taste. The combination of juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil makes it the perfect sidekick to just about ANY Italian-inspired meal.
We’ve used mini mozzarella balls here for convenience, but a regular mozzarella ball chopped into bite-sized pieces works just as well. For the tomatoes, go with whatever looks best — a mix of cherry varieties works brilliantly. We used a selection pack from Tesco (which included Yellow and Red Datterini Vine Tomatoes) for extra colour and sweetness.
What diets is this Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella Salad suitable for?
This Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella Salad is suitable for both vegetarian and gluten-free diets.
Remember to take extra care when you’re cooking for people with allergies. Use separate utensils, cookware, and preparation surfaces.
Do you need any special ingredients to make this Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella Salad?
This Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella Salad is dead easy to make, with no fancy kitchen gadgets or ingredients. You’ll find everything on your local supermarket shelves.
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How many calories are in this Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella Salad?
There are only 206 calories in one serving of this Pickle Toad in the Hole, which means it falls into our Everyday Light category. These are all dishes under 400 calories, ideal for when you’re after a lighter bite (just like the category name suggests!), and they fit with diet plans like Weight Watchers if you’re calorie counting.
As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight, then you might want to adjust these slightly. You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.
Step 1
To make the pesto, add the rocket, basil, garlic, and olive oil to a food processor, then blitz until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Add the mozzarella to a bowl and pour over the pesto. Mix to coat. Leave to one side.
Step 3
Remove the basil leaves from the stalks and chop any larger leaves.
Step 4
Assemble your salads — dividing the rocket, watercress, basil, and tomatoes between your serving plates.
Step 5
Drizzle over the balsamic vinegar, then add the pesto-coated mozzarella.
What could I serve with this Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella Salad?
This Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella Salad works brilliantly as an accompaniment to any of the following dishes:
How long can you keep this Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella Salad in the fridge?
Once you’ve served up your Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella Salad, ideally you should eat it within 4 hours.
If you do hang onto any leftovers, be sure to refrigerate them in an air-tight container with a lid. You can store Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella Salad n the fridge for approximately 2 days or so.
Can you freeze this Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella Salad?
No, we wouldn’t recommend freezing this recipe.
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Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella Salad
Fresh and simple, this Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella Salad is the perfect light lunch, and it makes a great BBQ side too!
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Prep Time
10 MINS
- KCals 206
- Carbs 6.8G
Instructions
- To make the pesto, add the rocket, basil, garlic, and olive oil to a food processor, then blitz until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Add the mozzarella to a bowl and pour over the pesto. Mix to coat. Leave to one side.
- Remove the basil leaves from the stalks and chop any larger leaves.
- Assemble your salads — dividing the rocket, watercress, basil, and tomatoes between your serving plates.
- Drizzle over the balsamic vinegar and add the pesto-coated mozzarella.
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FionaSunday 8th July 2018
Good morning to you.
This sounds delicious and perfect for the weather we are having, lunch is sorted today then!
My question is – do you know how long the Pesto would last made up in a fridge? Thinking this would be fab stuffed in a chicken breast or on top of a Salmon fillet.
Mant thanks
Fiona
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