Summer Salad with Mozzarella and Bacon
3 servings
20 minutes
Summer salad with mozzarella and bacon is a fresh and sophisticated take on Italian culinary heritage. It embodies the brightness of Mediterranean flavors by combining the tenderness of mozzarella, the crispy texture of cured bacon, and the juiciness of cherry tomatoes. The salad leaves and basil add freshness to the dish, while the lemon dressing with a hint of soy sauce adds zest. This salad is perfect for summer days when you crave something light yet flavorful. It can be served as a standalone dish or as a refreshing side to main Italian courses. Its simplicity in preparation makes it an ideal choice for a quick yet elegant dinner or lunch outdoors.
1
For our sauce, we mix 3 tbsp of olive oil and 1 tbsp of soy sauce.
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
- Soy sauce: 1 tablespoon
2
And add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Mix everything well. Set aside and let the sauce steep for 15 minutes.
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
3
Cut 150 g of cherry tomatoes in half.
- Cherry tomatoes: 150 g
4
We chop a bunch of lettuce leaves.
- Green salad: 1 bunch
5
In a large bowl, combine the lettuce leaves with tomatoes.
6
15 pieces of basil leaves.
- Basil: 1 piece
7
100 g of mozzarella, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of mixed favorite spices.
- Mozzarella cheese: 100 g
- Salt: to taste
- Spices: to taste
8
We add our sauce and mix everything well.
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
- Soy sauce: 1 tablespoon
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
9
We place it on the plate.
10
Add lemon slices (optional).
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
11
On top, we place 3 pieces (50 g) of dried bacon. Our salad is ready. Enjoy your meal!
- Bacon: 50 g