Salad recipes

Give your meal a new look by adding this simple salad that combines classic flavors of creamy fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and basil.

A quick and easy summer salad is made with sweet and juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh and aromatic basil and mozzarella, then tossed with a balsamic vinaigrette. Fresh mozzarella is always the best, but feel free to use normal mozzarella if you don't have any fresh one on hand.

Next time when you have some fresh beet greens, or kale or any similar greens, make this easy yet tasty salad with marinated artichoke hearts, pomegranate seeds and creamy fresh mozzarella.

A quick easy and refreshing salad is ready in ten minutes or so. Sweet and juicy cherry tomatoes, lettuce, fresh mozzarella, mushrooms and crunchy croutons are tossed with a light and tasty lemon-olive oil dressing.

This was the side-dish my mother-in law made for Easter dinner, and my favorite. Freshly homemade pasta was mixed with basil pesto, sun-dried tomato, arugula and chunks of fresh mozzarella cheese. It was so delicious and flavorful. Here it is...

Too good to be true? Well the combination of pizza and salad does create a scrumptious dish that you will love!

A scrumptious taco salad made with ground beef, juicy tomatoes and topped off with a creamy ranch salad dressing.

Italian salad pizza on a prebaked crust with melted mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, and a cool romaine-watercress-olive topping tossed in Italian dressing. Vegetarian dinner ready in about 20 minutes.

A loaded spinach and romaine salad with fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and finely chopped crispy bacon, dressed simply in olive oil and red wine vinegar. Big, fresh, and crowd-friendly.

Retro molded potato salad set in lemon gelatin with ham, cheese, and hard-boiled eggs for a cool vintage side dish.

Garden salad pizza topped with fresh tomatoes, red and green bell peppers, red onion, and scallions tossed in olive oil and vinegar over melted mozzarella. No sauce needed when the vegetables are this fresh.

A light, low-calorie pasta salad with rotini, fresh vegetables, mozzarella cubes, and a tangy dill vinaigrette. Loaded with cherry tomatoes, green beans, cucumbers, and red peppers for a colorful potluck side.

Tossed salad pizza with Caesar-dressed greens, tomatoes, kalamata olives and feta on a mozzarella-melted bread shell. Fun Italian-style salad-meets-pizza lunch.

Spinach salad with mushrooms, mozzarella, and a warm anchovy-olive oil dressing served with grilled bread toasts. A bold Italian-style starter with rich umami.

Quick rotini pasta salad tossed with mozzarella, mixed vegetables, and a herbed mayo dressing scented with oregano and basil. A 15-minute lunchbox-friendly side that holds up cold.

Tomato, basil, and mozzarella salad (insalata caprese) with thick-sliced ripe tomatoes, shredded mozzarella, fresh basil strips, and a drizzle of olive oil. Five ingredients, 15 minutes, Italian perfection.