Cherry tomato, mozzarella & pesto salad

Tomato and mozzarella salad is a traditional summer side dish that never goes out of style. This version uses cherry tomatoes, bite sized mozzarella balls and pesto sauce and is perfect for a pot luck or barbecue.

With creamy mozzarella and tangy tomatoes, this summer salad recipe is a dinner idea and you'll want to make again and again!

INGREDIENTS

• 4 cups cherry tomatoes halved

• 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls

• 5 tablespoon basil pesto

• small handful of basil or mint leaves

• 1tsp olive oil

• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

• little salt (as the pesto sauce it already salty) and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

• Place the tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil/ mint leaves in a large bowl

• Pour on top the pesto sauce (as shown above)

• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper to taste

• Pour the dressing over the tomato mixture and gently toss to coat evenly

• Serve

Tips:
1. You can make it ahead of time for a party, refrigerate and add the dressing just before serving.
2. Basil pesto makes a perfect salad dressing as it is packed with olive oil.