After eating this for dinner the other night at Jessica’s dinner party I couldn’t help but make some of my own! This simple salad is the perfect side to any summer meal. There is no particular measured amount of each ingredient in this recipe so feel free to use what you like!
Ingredients:
- Cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- Mozzarella cheese, cubed
- Fresh basil, chopped
- Olive oil
- Balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper
In large bowl combine tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. Coat with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Keep refrigerated before serving.
What’s your favorite summer recipe?
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My name is Amari Cheffer and I am a Registered Dietitian, blogger, and food enthusiast! I started blogging back in 2009 to document my lifelong love affair with food and nutrition. I am a licensed Registered Dietitian with a Master's in Nutrition Science from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
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