Sweet strawberries, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella tossed with basil, olive oil and balsamic for a bright summer salad.
# What You Need:
→ Produce
01 - 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn or thinly sliced
→ Dairy
04 - 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine), drained
→ Dressing
05 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
06 - 1 tbsp balsamic glaze or reduction
07 - 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt
08 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
# Step-by-Step:
01 - On a large serving platter or in a shallow bowl, arrange the halved strawberries, halved cherry tomatoes and drained mozzarella balls in an even layer.
02 - Scatter the torn or sliced basil leaves evenly over the fruit and cheese to distribute aroma and color.
03 - Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze over the composed ingredients in a thin, even stream.
04 - Finish with a light sprinkle of flaky sea salt and a few grinds of freshly ground black pepper to taste.
05 - Serve immediately as a starter or alongside crusty bread; garnish with additional basil if desired.
