My favorite salad in the history of EVER. We had friends over one night and I had to make this salad because it is one of my go-to recipes for dinner party type situations. I'm not really classy enough for a dinner party but I can do a dinner party type situation alright. This salad is amazing because it's so easy to make with just a few ingredients, and it's simple to double or triple depending on how many people you are serving. Or how much the people you are serving love tomatoes, because if you love tomatoes you'll want to eat a ton of this.

 

Tomato, mozzarella and crouton salad with basil

Tomato, Mozzarella & Crouton Salad

Summary: This salad is a must try for any tomato lover!

Ingredients

  • 3 Pints Cherry Tomatoes, halved
  • 2 7oz Packages Bocconcini, cut into bite sized pieces
  • ½ Cup Fresh Basil Leaves, chopped
  • ¼ Cup + 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Clove Garlic, cut in half
  • 7-8 Large Slices of Good Bread (I love Parmesan bread for this)
  • Salt & Pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400F.
  2. Toss the cherry tomatoes, bocconcini, basil, and ¼ cup olive oil in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper according to your own tastes and toss to coat.
  3. Brush each slice of bread with remaining olive oil, rub with cut end of the garlic clove, and sprinkle with salt. Bake 10-12 minutes, until crispy.
  4. Cut toast into 1x1 inch pieces and toss with the salad just before serving.

Quick notes

For a more attractive presentation and complex flavor, use different varieties (and colors) of small tomatoes.

Preparation time: 10 minute(s)

Cooking time: 10-12 minute(s)

Number of servings (yield): 6

Calories: 499