Description
A vibrant and flavorful appetizer featuring tomatoes, herbs, and cheese, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups diced ripe tomatoes
- 1 cup diced fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- Toasted baguette slices, pita chips, or fresh veggies for serving
Instructions
- Begin by washing your tomatoes thoroughly. Remove the stems and dice them into small cubes.
- Combine the diced tomatoes with the minced garlic, chopped red onion, and fresh basil in a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle in the balsamic vinegar and olive oil, mixing gently to combine.
- Add salt, pepper, and any optional ingredients to taste. Mix well to ensure even distribution.
- Fold in the mozzarella cheese gently to keep chunks intact.
- Allow the dip to sit for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Customize with your choice of cheese or add ingredients like olives or artichokes for variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg