Low Points Marinated Tomato and Mozzarella Salad

A light and refreshing Marinated Tomato and Mozzarella Salad is a great way to eat the things you love, but keeping it healthy at the same time!
I know Marinated Tomatoes and Mozzarella Salad are more popular during the summer months when the tomatoes are on full force, but there’s no reason you can’t have a light side salad during the winter months to remind you summer is coming or to just enjoy the flavors you love! Lighted up of course. 6 points per serving.

This salad is so easy to make. Just toss together the marinade and bingo. You’re set to go! Healthy has never been so easy 😉 

5 garlic cloves

1/2 cup olive oil

2 pounds cherry tomatoes, halved

8 ounces mozzarella balls (or cheese curds like I used), halved

1 cup fresh basil, sliced

4 tablespoons capers

2 teaspoons lemon zest

1 teaspoon lemon juice

To Taste salt

To Taste pepper

1. In a skillet, cook garlic in olive oil until golden, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
2. Combine the tomatoes, 1/2 cup basil, capers, zest, juice, and salt in a large bowl.
3. Pour garlic mixture over the tomatoes and marinade 30 minutes, tossing occasionally.
4. Gently toss with lemon juice.
5. Before serving, top with additional basil, zest, salt and pepper.
6. Serve.

Marinated Tomato and Mozzarella Salad

Yield: 6

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

This salad is so easy to make. Just toss together the marinade and bingo. You’re set to go! Healthy has never been so easy 😉.

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Ingredients

• 5 garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 pounds cherry tomatoes, halved
• 8 ounces mozzarella balls (or cheese curds like I used), halved
• 1 cup fresh basil, sliced
• 4 tablespoons capers
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• To Taste salt
• To Taste pepper

Instructions

1. In a skillet, cook garlic in olive oil until golden, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
2. Combine the tomatoes, 1/2 cup basil, capers, zest, juice, and salt in a large bowl.
3. Pour garlic mixture over the tomatoes and marinade 30 minutes, tossing occasionally.
4. Gently toss with lemon juice.
5. Before serving, top with additional basil, zest, salt and pepper.
6. Serve.

Notes

**Total time includes 30 minute marinade**

Nutrition Information

Yield 6 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 307Total Fat 27gSaturated Fat 8gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 18gCholesterol 30mgSodium 477mgCarbohydrates 8gFiber 2gSugar 4gProtein 10g