Marinated Mozzarella, Cherry Tomato and Strawberry Salad with Espellete Balsamic Dressing Recipe

Marinated Mozzarella, Cherry Tomato and Strawberry Salad with Espellete Balsamic Dressing Recipe

• 2 cups mozzarella nodini or bocconcino
• 2 tbsp. walnut oil
• ½ to 1 tsp. Piment d'Espelette (to taste)
• 1 1/2 cups yellow cherry tomatoes
• 1 and ½ cup red cherry tomatoes
• 1 and ½ cup strawberries
• 1 cup basil leaves
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar
• Sea salt or kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

1. Cut the mozzarella balls in half and put in a bowl, drizzle with the walnut oil and add the Piment d’ Espelette. Mix, cover and keep for at least 15 minutes in the refrigerator.
2. In a large bowl, mxi the strawberries, tomatoes and mozzarella. Cut half of the basil leaves in strips with a scissor and add. Reserve in the fridge, covered.
3. Dress with Mix the olive oil, salt, pepper and balsamic vinegar, and add basil leaves on top.