mixed tomato salad

Name: Mixed Tomato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Canadian
Ingredients: ## SALAD; 4 cup(s) cherry tomatoes variety pack, washed and halved; 1/4 cup(s) shallots, finely chopped; 1 large clove garlic, pressed; 1 tablespoon(s) basil leaves, finely chopped plus more for garnish; 1 teaspoon(s) oregano leaves, finely chopped; 3/4 cup(s) (120 g/12 oz.) mini bocconcini cheese, drained and halved; ground himalayan sea salt, to taste; freshly ground black pepper, to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns); ## VINAIGRETTE; 1 tablespoon(s) extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon(s) balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon(s) granulated sugar; 1/4 teaspoon(s) hot paprika

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Francine Lizotte

Surrey South, BC

Updated on Jul 27, 2021

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A mixed tomatoes with bocconcini cheese and topped with basil leaves.

prep time 15 Min

cook time

method No-Cook or Other

yield 4 servings

Ingredients

SALAD
4 cups cherry tomatoes variety pack, washed and halved
1/4 cup shallots, finely chopped
1 large clove garlic, pressed
1 tablespoon basil leaves, finely chopped plus more for garnish
1 teaspoon oregano leaves, finely chopped
3/4 cup (120 g/12 oz.) mini bocconcini cheese, drained and halved
ground himalayan sea salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
VINAIGRETTE
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon hot paprika

How To Make mixed tomato salad

Step 1

To a mixing bowl, add halved tomatoes, shallots, garlic, basil, oregano, Bocconcini, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Gently toss until the ingredients are well combined, cover and transfer to the fridge for at least 1 hour.

Step 2

To make the vinaigrette: In a small container, add extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, granulated sugar and hot paprika. Cover and shake well until everything is well blended. Transfer to the fridge until ready to serve.
Step 3

Before pouring the vinaigrette over the salad, give another good shake to make sure it’s well mixed, pour it on, and gently toss the salad until the ingredients are well coated.
Step 4

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