Cherry Tomato Salad with Basil and Fresh Mozzarella | America's Test Kitchen

Ingredients

• 2 pints cherry tomatoes , ripe, quartered (about 4 cups) (see note)
• Table salt
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 medium shallot , minced (about 3 tablespoons)
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups lightly packed fresh basil leaves , roughly torn
• 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese , cut into 1/2-inch cubes and patted dry with paper towels