Tomato Salad

This Tomato Salad recipe is easy to make with a homemade balsamic dressing, fresh mozzarella, basil, and red onions. It’s so fresh and flavorful, and a great way to make use of fresh garden tomatoes!

When our garden is exploding with cherry tomatoes, this Tomato Salad is the best way to put them to good use! Fresh tomatoes are combined with fresh mozzarella pearls, basil, thinly sliced red onions, and of course, homemade dressing.

The lip-smacking dressing is really what puts it over the top! It’s got zest, tang, umami, sweet, and savory flavors for a complete and amazing flavor profile! Every salad is so much better with homemade dressing.

• 5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 8 oz. mozzarella pearls
• ½ cup red onions, thinly sliced
• 10-15 fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
• balsamic glaze, optional

• 3 tablespoons avocado oil, can sub extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• ¼ teaspoon EACH: salt, pepper