Cherry Tomato Salad with Basil and Fresh Mozzarella

Name: Cherry Tomato Salad with Basil and Fresh Mozzarella
Total time: 65 min
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

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How do you transform juicy cherry tomatoes into a great salad? For starters, get rid of some juice.

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Side Dishes
Vegetables
Cheese
Vegetarian
Salads

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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