Kitchen notes · a little help before you start

Tomato Salad

Name: Tomato Salad
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 7
Ingredients: 1 3/4 lbs grape tomatoes ( or cherry tomatoes, halved (I like a blend of multi-color if you can find them)) (Source: 1 3/4 lbs grape tomatoes ( or cherry tomatoes, halved (I like a blend of multi-color if you can find them))); 1 each pkg. fresh mozzarella pearls* (Source: 1 (8 oz) pkg. fresh mozzarella pearls*); 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (Source: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil); 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar (Source: 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar); 1 tsp minced garlic (Source: 1 tsp minced garlic); 1 tsp honey (Source: 1 tsp honey); 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (Source: 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley); 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil (Source: 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil); 1/2 tsp dried oregano (Source: 1/2 tsp dried oregano); As Needed Salt (Source seasoning: Salt and freshly ground black pepper); As Needed black pepper (Source seasoning: Salt and freshly ground black pepper)

Tomato Salad is made with grape tomatoes, pkg. fresh mozzarella pearls*, and red wine vinegar.

Prep: 15 min
Total: 15 min
Original yield: Serves 7
Ingredients: 11 listed

Make it part of your week

Estimating…

SidesAmericanPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: 30 minutes or less

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Sides
Cuisine: American
Preparation & total time: Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less

A few quick notes

1. Allow for marinating

Check the marinating step before planning the cooking.

2. Remember the turn or stir

Turn or stir the food at the point specified in the method.

3. Prepare the dressing

Mix and add the dressing at the steps specified.

Get to know the ingredients

grape tomatoes ( or cherry tomatoes, halved I like a blend of multi-color if you can find them)

In the method: In a medium salad bowl toss together tomatoes with dressing.

pkg. fresh mozzarella pearls*

In the method: Add mozzarella and toss.

extra virgin olive oil

In the method: For the dressing: In a mixing bowl whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, honey, parsley, basil, oregano and season with salt and pepper to taste.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Serve within a few hours of preparing.

A little more help as you go

Prepare the whisked mixture

Keep the whisking step in its stated place in the preparation.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Start with this step: For the dressing: In a mixing bowl whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, honey, parsley, basil, oregano and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Check the marinating step before planning the cooking.

What happens at the end?

Serve within a few hours of preparing.

Is there another preparation step to plan for?

Keep the whisking step in its stated place in the preparation.

Additional recipe notes

If you can't find pearls then just cut a block of 8 oz. fresh mozzarella into small cubes. White wine vinegar can be substituted for red wine vinegar.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: cookingclassy.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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