Marinated Mozzarella, Cherry Tomato, and Basil Salad

Name: Marinated Mozzarella, Cherry Tomato, and Basil Salad
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup freshly chopped basil; 1 pound ciliegine mozzarella (cherry-size mozzarella balls); Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes (about 2 cups); 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (regular, white, or golden)

Marinated Mozzarella, Cherry Tomato, and Basil Salad was pinched from <a href="http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2012/08/marinated-mozzarella-cherry-tomato-basil-salad-recipe.html?utm_source=Serious%20Eats%20Newsletters" target="_blank">www.seriouseats.com.</a>

"Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil are a classic combination, but sometimes the dish can be very bland. Here, cherry-sized mozzarella balls (ciliegine) are marinated in extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil, salt and pepper, and then tossed with sweet cherry tomatoes and golden balsamic vinegar. Nothing bland about that. Regular balsamic vinegar will work but will darken the milky white color of the mozzarella. Use golden if you can. About the author: Jennifer Segal is the chef behind the popular food blog, Once Upon a Chef. Every recipe we publish is tested, tasted, and Serious Eats-approved by our staff. Never miss a recipe again by following @SeriousRecipes on Twitter!..."

INGREDIENTS

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1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

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1/4 cup freshly chopped basil

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1 pound ciliegine mozzarella (cherry-size mozzarella balls)

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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes (about 2 cups)

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3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (regular, white, or golden)

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