Marinated Mozzarella, Cherry Tomato, and Basil Salad

Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil are a classic combination, but sometimes the dish can be very bland. Here, cherry-sized mozzarella balls (ciliegine) are marinated in extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil, salt and pepper, and tossed with sweet cherry tomatoes and golden balsamic vinegar. Nothing bland about that.

Mediterranean Chopped Salad With Tomatoes, Peppers, Feta, and Basil

A 30 minute salad of bright Mediterranean summer vegetables tossed together in a light vinaigrette with feta cheese and basil.

Caprese Salad

The best tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella you can find sprinkled with salt and pepper, drizzled with good olive oil. This version is best without balsamic vinegar.

Tomato, Apricot, and Feta Salad With Mint

It's tough to improve on a classic Caprese salad, but it's pretty darn easy to make a nice lateral transition to something that's not quite as classic yet equally tasty. Here, I've combined tomatoes with sweet apricots, briny feta cheese, and mint for a take that's just as refreshing as a Caprese, but with a completely different personality.

Caprese Salad

A better Caprese Salad: toss with garlic-herb vinaigrette, then drizzle with balsamic glaze for the signature finish. Looks great, tastes even better!

Caprese Salad (Insalata Caprese)

In this Classic Caprese Salad, ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil come together for a summertime appetizer that's as easy to make as it is delicious.

Blistered-Tomato Pasta Salad With Basil

Pasta salad with raw tomatoes and basil is a common summertime dish. Here we give it a thoughtful upgrade by cooking the tomatoes just until bursting, so that they release their rich juices into a flavorful sauce that coats the pasta even when cooled. It's a new summertime must.

My favourite Tomato Salad

The secret to my best tomato salad lies not in using costly nor an extensive list of ingredients, but in how it's constructed. Rather than shaking up a dressing, thick wedges of tomato are sprinkled

Cherry Tomato Salad with Basil

A really great, classic Tomato Salad that makes the most of ripe tomatoes. Sprinkled with basil and tossed with a vinaigrette, use any tomatoes you want!

Heirloom Tomato Salad (Josephine's Recipe) - Striped Spatula

My grandmother's heirloom tomato salad is the perfect way to use your garden crop or farmer's market haul. Don't forget the crusty bread for dipping into the tomato juices in the bottom of the bowl!