With its bright, fresh flavors, this tomato-mozzarella salad is perfect for summer parties and dinners.
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Juicy tomatoes andcreamy mozzarellabelong together in a tomato-mozzarella salad.
In the summer, tomatoes still warm from the sun pair beautifully with fresh basil and buttery cheese.
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Most tomato-mozzarella salads lean toward Italian flavors, with basil and balsamic vinegar.
These are similar to the classicCaprese salad.
But we had to make it Southern, of course.
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So grab your tomatoes, fry some bacon, and get ready for an unforgettable summer salad.
A Classic Summer Side: Tomato-Mozzarella Salad
You’re going to love the bacon-garlic dressing!
Its a great combination of flavors for a classic tomato salad!
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Ingredients for Tomato-Mozzarella Salad
This simple tomato salad comes together quickly and is best served still warm.
Just add buttered bread.
If served as an appetizer, spoon it over buttery crostini.
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This way, the dressing will coat all the tomatoes and cheese.
In the fridge, stored in an airtight container, leftover tomato-mozzarella salad will last up to 3 days.
It may get a bit watery, so it’s best to eat it sooner.
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Add bacon; cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 7 minutes.
Reserve bacon and drippings separately.
Whisk in chopped basil.
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Add dressing to tomato mixture, and toss to coat.
Arrange salad on a platter.
Garnish with small basil leaves and flaky sea salt.
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
