Tomato, Red Onion, and Mozzarella Salad

A delightfully light salad with crunchy onions and tomatoes that is quick to put together. It’s well worth investing in a good-quality balsamic vinegar, one that is deliciously sweet and thick, and a good-quality fruity extra virgin olive oil.

.. Serves 4 persons, preparation time about 10 mins, no cooking.

Ingredients

• 8 small ripe plum tomatoes, sliced.
• 6 cherry tomatoes, halved.
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced.
• Handful of fresh basil leaves, torn.
• Generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
• 2 handfuls of arugula leaves.
• Splash of balsamic vinegar.
• 8oz (2 balls) fresh mozzarella, drained and torn into pieces.
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.

1. Put the tomatoes, red onion, and half of the basil leaves in a bowl. Drizzle generously with olive oil, season well with salt and pepper, and toss gently to blend.

2. Arrange the arugula leaves on a serving platter; drizzle with a little olive oil and balsamic vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Spoon the tomato mixture over the top. Scatter with the torn mozzarella and the remaining basil leaves. Drizzle again with olive oil and balsamic

vinegar and serve.