Salad with sweet pepper, basil and mozzarella
4 servings
30 minutes
This salad is a true embodiment of Mediterranean flavor and lightness. Greek culinary traditions are renowned for their combination of fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, and quality cheeses, and this recipe is a bright testament to that. Sweet roasted peppers add gentle sweetness to the dish, while tomatoes contribute juiciness and a slight tanginess. Buffalo mozzarella provides creamy softness, and basil refreshes with the aromas of summer. The dressing made from olive oil and wine vinegar harmoniously ties all components together, creating a balance of flavors. This salad is perfect for a light summer lunch or an elegant dinner and pairs wonderfully with white wine. Its simplicity in preparation and exquisite taste make it an excellent choice for Mediterranean cuisine enthusiasts.
1
Place cherry tomatoes in a deep baking dish, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and send to a preheated oven (150°C) for 15 minutes.
- Yellow cherry tomatoes: 150 g
- Extra virgin olive oil: 6 tablespoons
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
- Salt: to taste
2
Grill the pepper in a frying pan, place it in a plastic bag for 10 minutes, then peel off the skin and seeds, and chop coarsely.
- Red sweet pepper: 2 pieces
3
Cut large tomatoes into wedges and remove the core with seeds.
- Tomatoes: 2 pieces
4
Slice the mozzarella into rounds.
- Buffalo mozzarella: 1 piece
5
Prepare the dressing: combine 4 tablespoons of olive oil with wine vinegar, salt, and pepper, add a handful of basil leaves, and mix everything.
- Extra virgin olive oil: 6 tablespoons
- White wine vinegar: 2 teaspoons
- Salt: to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
- Basil: 1 bunch
6
Place bell pepper, tomatoes, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes on a plate, drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with coarsely chopped basil.
- Red sweet pepper: 2 pieces
- Tomatoes: 2 pieces
- Buffalo mozzarella: 1 piece
- Yellow cherry tomatoes: 150 g
- Extra virgin olive oil: 6 tablespoons
- Basil: 1 bunch
