Fresh Italian Tomato Salad | Easy Summer Side Dish with a Zing! / 100% Delicious!

fresh mozzarella

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and provides a similar texture.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: red wine vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a tangy flavor at a lower cost.

Start with 4 ripe tomatoes and some store-bought tomatoes if garden tomatoes aren't ready.

Dice up the fresh cucumber to a size you like.

Slice or dice the red onion thinly, depending on preference.

Tear fresh basil leaves instead of chopping them.

Add a bunch of pepperonchini for brightness and zing, adjusting to taste.

Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the salad ingredients.

Add a little red wine vinegar, adjusting to personal preference.

Sprinkle salt and black pepper to taste.

Toss all the ingredients together in a bowl.

Let the salad sit in the fridge for about half an hour to let the flavors meld together.

Serve with a piece of bread to soak up the juices.

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