Mozzarella Tomato Salad

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Mozzarella Tomato Salad is an easy side dish to complement your summer picnics. You’ll love the combination of veggies, pepperoni and cheese with a homemade vinaigrette.

overhead view of a bowl of tomato salad with cucumber

We’re in the height of picnic season here, friends.  What’s your favorite picnic food?  One of mine is pasta salad. The zesty Italian flavors and fresh veggies paired with the meat and cheese. Delish.

If you’re trying to lower your carb intake and increase protein and veggies, this healthy salad is for you. It is like my favorite pasta salad without the sugar and carbs. This is the recipe I’m sharing with you today.

About this Mozzarella Tomato Salad Recipe:

  • Flavor: Spicy pepperoni, tangy red wine vinaigrette and comforting mozzarella all pair well with the familiar taste of tomato, cucumber slices, olives and onion.
  • Texture: The texture of this tomato mozzarella salad is crisp. You have cool cucumbers and tomatoes, along with the creamy mozzarella. It’s delicious and 100% for those who love texture in their foods.

Is tomato and mozzarella salad good for you?

Yes! This is a low carb salad recipe. It is a perfect Weight Watchers summer salad. Use low fat string cheese and turkey pepperoni to lower the fat content. It makes a great antipasto appetizer.

Ingredients

This mozzarella tomato salad is versatile, but here is a list of the basic ingredients:

tomatoes, cucumber, cheese sticks, pepperoni, olives and onion on a cutting board
  • Tomato. Roma or San Marzano tomatoes work perfectly for this since they are not super juicy. But any tomatoes are good, especially if they are from the garden. Think cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes or even heirloom tomatoes.
  • Cucumber. Small cucumbers without many seeds are best.
  • Red onion.
  • Olives. Black, sliced olives
  • Cheese. I use string cheese cut into bite-size pieces, but fresh mozzarella balls work as well.
  • Pepperoni. Turkey pepperoni is lower in fat, but uncured pepperoni is my go-to.
  • Red wine vinegar. Or balsamic vinegar.
  • Extra virgin olive oil.
  • Garlic. I keep minced garlic in the fridge at all times for recipes such as this. It’s super easy to throw in a half teaspoon.
  • Italian seasoning. Dried Italian seasoning works great, but you can use fresh oregano, fresh parsley and fresh basil leaves if you’d like.

How to Make Mozzarella Tomato Salad

  • In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, cucumber and olives.
  • Cut the string cheese into bite size pieces. Add to the bowl along with the sliced pepperoni. Set aside.
red wine vinaigrette in a mason jar
  1. In a small bowl, mix the vinegar, oil, garlic and seasoning. Drizzle over the salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper if you’d like.
ingredients for tomato salad in a bowl

Optional Add-ins

Wanting a variation on this salad?

  • Try adding in green pepper, banana pepper, avocados or mushrooms.
  • You can also try adding a teaspoon or two of our homemade pasta salad seasoning for punch flavoring.
  • Switch up the cheese if you’d like. Fresh mozzarella cheese, shaved parmesan or even cubed pepper jack are options.
  • Top the salad with balsamic glaze like you would a different take on a caprese salad recipe.

What to Serve with Mozzarella Tomato Salad

Serve this veggie salad with a protein such as lemon lime chicken, garlic butter steak or smoked shrimp.

You can also serve the salad with richer main dishes like creamy ranch chicken bake or pizza potatoes.

Storage Instructions

Store leftovers of this mozzarella tomato salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. It does not freeze well.

closeup of a bowl of cucumber tomato salad with pepperoni and mozzarella
closeup of a bowl of cucumber tomato salad with pepperoni and mozzarella

Mozzarella Tomato Salad

5 from 2 votes
Mozzarella Tomato Salad is an easy side dish to complement your summer picnics. You'll love the combination of veggies, pepperoni and cheese with a homemade vinaigrette.
Servings 6
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

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Ingredients
 

For the salad:

  • 3 cups diced Roma tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1 cup chopped cucumber
  • 2.25 ounces sliced olives
  • 6 string mozzarella cheese
  • 1/3 cup sliced pepperoni

For the dressing:

  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, cucumber and olives. 3 cups diced Roma tomatoes, ½ cup chopped red onion, 1 cup chopped cucumber, 2.25 ounces sliced olives
  • Cut the string cheese into bite size pieces. Add to the bowl along with the sliced pepperoni. Set aside. 6 string mozzarella cheese, ⅓ cup sliced pepperoni
  • In a small bowl, mix the vinegar, oil, garlic and seasoning. Pour over the salad and mix to coat. 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 3 tablespoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon minced garlic, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Refrigerate the salad until serving.

Notes

Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 6, with 1 serving being ⅙ of the salad. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**

Nutrition

Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 493mg | Potassium: 358mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1050IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Calories 221
Keyword healthy side dish, summer salad recipe
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I'm Julie Clark, CEO and recipe developer of Tastes of Lizzy T. With my B.A. in Education and over 30 years of cooking and baking, I want to teach YOU the best of our family recipes.

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Karly
10 years ago

This looks fabulous! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!

Jennie
10 years ago

This looks great! Something I will have to try! Thanks for sharing!

-Jennie
http://thediaryofarealhousewife.blogspot.com

Pure Grace Farms
10 years ago

Stopping by from Totally Tuesdays. Love this salad. Perfect for a summer picnic. Would love it if you would stop by and share at the Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop this evening (Tues. 7 PM Est).
Blessings,
Shari
http://puregracefarms.com/2014/06/wonderful-wednesday-blog-hop-79/

Cindy Eikenberg
10 years ago

All of my very favorite things are in this salad and you totally had me at mozzarella! I love finding new salad recipes for the summer – thanks for sharing and pinned!

Sheryl@Lady Behind The Curtain
10 years ago

I love those cheese sticks. It tastes like your indulging but you’re not! Great salad Julie! 🙂

Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes
10 years ago

I haven’t seen that cheese (yet!!), but I will be looking for it now! I love side dishes like this in the Summer and I could totally make it a meal by itself! Pinning! 🙂

Lisa @ Cooking with Curls
10 years ago

What a fun salad! Serve on top of lettuce, and you have the perfect summer meal. 😉

Joy @ Yesterfood
10 years ago

I love mozzarella cheese, and smoked is even better. I had no idea WW made a smoked mozzarella (string!!) cheese- I am excited! Thanks for letting us know about this, and for making this gorgeous salad to put it in!! 🙂