Tomato Basil Salad with Marinated Mozzarella
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 Ripe tomatoes, sliced about 2 cups
- 8 oz Fresh mozzarella cut into bite size chunks
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 sprigs thyme
- ⅓ cup Olive oil extra virgin
- Fresh basil leaves
- Salt and red pepper flakes to taste
Instructions
- In a glass bowl, add the olive oil, garlic, thyme leaves, pepper flakes and salt. Whisk to combine and add the mozzarella. Cover with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- While the cheese is marinating, slice the tomatoes and tear or cut the basil leaves into ribbons.
- Take the mozzarella out of the refrigerator. Add the tomatoes and basil to the marinated cheese. Mix everything together. Adjust salt and serve!
Notes
You can choose how much red pepper flakes to use or swap them with fresh crushed black pepper.
Small mozzarella balls and sliced cherry tomatoes will work as well.