This simple, yet incredibly flavoursome, tomato and mozzarella salad is flavoured with garlic-infused Himalayan pink salt from The Good Salt Company Ltd. Get the recipe, suitable for gluten-free, low carb and keto diets (and includes a vegan option and Weight Watchers points), and find out why you should be using Himalayan pink crystal salt in our interview with the company manager, Morgan Loughton.
Tomato & Mozzarella Salad with Himalayan Pink Salt
This is one of my all-time favourite simple salads. It’s a bit more substantial as a meal than Caprese salad: layers of vine-ripened tomatoes and fresh buffalo mozzarella drizzled in olive oil sprinkled with salt and a little fresh basil.
For my salad recipe, I’ve added some baby leaf salad leaves, a layer of crunchy, thinly sliced red onion and the delicious zing of balsamic vinegar. Serve on its own with some fresh crusty bread for a quick and easy lunch, or alongside some grilled meat and a glass of chilled wine for something more substantial.
What Ingredients do you need for this Tomato & Mozzarella Salad with Himalayan Pink Salt?
- 90 grams (one bag) of baby leaf salad
- 220 grams vine-ripened tomatoes. I’ve used cherry (as that’s all that was in my local supermarket), but any good quality ripe tomato will work. Mixed baby tomatoes in assorted colours make for an attractive salad if you’re wanting something a little more special. Just make sure the tomatoes are at room temperature.
- 1 small red onion (or more, depending on taste)
- 125 grams fresh buffalo mozzarella cheese (drained weight)
- 60 ml good quality olive oil – I use Pomora (who ship both to the UK and USA)
- 60 ml balsamic vinegar of Modena
- Himalayan pink crystal organic garlic seasoning salt – or regular Himalayan salt and 1-2 cloves of garlic, depending on taste
- freshly ground black pepper
- fresh basil leaves
How to Make a Simple Tomato & Mozzarella Salad
- Arrange a layer of your favourite baby leaf salad on a serving plate.
- Finely slice one red onion (a mandolin slicer makes short work of this) and arrange over the top of the salad.
- Slice vine-ripened room temperature tomatoes into 0.5-centimetre slices and arrange in a single layer across the top of the red onion. I’ve used cherry tomatoes, but you can use any variety. Mixed colour heirloom tomatoes make for a colourful dish.
- Tear a ball of fresh buffalo mozzarella into pieces and arrange over the top.
- Mix together equal parts good quality olive oil and balsamic vinegar of Modena, seasoning well with Himalayan organic garlic seasoning salt. Shake to combine and drizzle over the salad. You can also use regular Himalayan pink crystal salt and finely chop a clove (or two) of fresh garlic, sprinkling it over the top at this stage.
- Finish off with some freshly torn basil, a generous grinding of fresh black pepper and some more Himalayan organic garlic seasoning salt.
I confess that ever since I began cooking for myself, I have been a staunch sea salt fan. You will not find one single recommendation for land salt anywhere in my previous blog posts over the last seven years. I love the flavour of sea salt, and I love how it can be sourced locally, as opposed to mines thousands of miles away.
To me, Himalayan pink salt was something that those health-obsessed people opted for – like almond ‘milk’ and avocado toast (on gluten-free artisan sourdough, of course). Not for me.
Ok, yes, I realise I can be a bit narrow-minded sometimes (and perhaps a bit judgmental). I’m a work in progress; I’m not perfect.
The thing is that I am open to new ideas and concepts, new suggestions, new data. Nothing that I believe is fully set in stone, which is why, when The Good Salt Company Ltd. sent me a few samples of their gorgeous products, I began to look into that trendy phenomenon which is Himalayan pink salt.
The eye-opener, for me, was when my investigations brought me to this research paper. Sea salt is contaminated with microplastics! If you look at the map in this article, you’ll see one of the areas tested corresponds with the location of one of the UK’s top sea salt manufacturers.
I wanted to know some more about Himalayan pink salt, so I asked the Good Salt Company Ltd’s company manager Morgan Loughton a few questions.
Interview with the Good Salt Company Ltd’s company manager Morgan Loughton
What is Himalayan Pink Salt?
Himalayan salt is a crystal formed 250 million years ago in Northern Pakistan.
It was discovered in 326 B.C. when adventurer Alexander the Great had stopped to make camp and discovered the horses all licking the salty rocks.
This was the initial discovery of the inland sea that had been pushed into mountains along a fault line. As this sea wasn’t exposed to modern pollutants it had kept its natural chemical balance. The minerals absorbed from volcanic clay, such as iron oxide or magnesium all contribute to its health benefits and flavour.
Why is Himalayan Pink Salt Pink?
The reason it is pink is due to the minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium and iron oxide. These are clearly visible in the pink colour due to the clarity.
Himalayan pink salt can be stronger or weaker coloured depending on its exposure to volcanic decay; the colour is stronger when it has had much closer exposure to the volcanic clay and has a much stronger taste.
The balance to create a flavoursome salt is a good mixture of the darker and lighter pink salt mined from different areas of the mine.
A stronger much darker pink salt has recently been discovered and is beginning to enter sample stages with options to market this product soon.
What are the nutritional benefits of Himalayan pink salt?
Himalayan salt offers a wide range of benefits, from health to flavour.
To begin, with the 82 minerals found in Himalayan salt are all naturally occurring in the body. A large majority of the foods we eat in western culture don’t contain these minerals and they are often lost through sweat. Many of our customers are either training or involved with regular yoga and have found the salt to revitalise. Plain Himalayan salt chunks in filtered water can be used as a drink.
Himalayan pink salt is also not exposed to plastics, pollutions and other contaminates involved with sea salt.
It is mined in family-run mines, packaged in the mines, sealed and despatched without being exposed. More and more sea salt is beginning to find plastics from microbeads that fit through the filter process.
How are you inspired for your Himalayan Salt Grinder flavour combinations?
Flavour is a large part of Himalayan salt itself. It has a much stronger flavour compared to other salts, meaning its serving sizes are half the size.
We also discovered it absorbs from its surroundings, this gave us the idea to create infused salt, such as our garlic, chilli or onion mixes.
A majority of our mixes are organic and the flavour is enhanced from this. We have also avoided using any palm oil in our products. We discovered this was being used by other companies to enhance the flavour and colour of the natural product whilst keeping the natural element of the product.
We also discovered that when you want a healthy lunch filled with flavour but you don’t have time to sort garlic or herbs to add but with our mixes, it makes flavour-filled food easy.
When did The Good Salt Company begin trading?
The business began back in 2005, and since then we have continued to improve our ingredients, ensuring the range is sticking to its ethical elements and all products are honest.
The company has always been focused on being eco friendly, we’ve been the first to offer eco refill paper bags made from recycled materials whilst still being BPA free and our mills/shakers have always been made of recycled glass and reusable lids/grinders to ensure they are reused or recycled (also BPA free).
Why should people switch to Himalayan pink salt?
Regardless of its health benefits, beautiful colour, lack of contaminates and its many uses throughout life I’d have to say its flavour.
People who don’t like salt often like Himalayan pink salt. It tastes natural and whilst adding flavour doesn’t overpower; it complements and enhances, which is what we want in a seasoning.
I’ve had meals with sea salt, or other health salts, that seem to punch through all the flavours in the meal and overpower my tastebuds. If you take a granulate of the Himalayan salt and taste it you get an idea for its range of complex flavours.
Is Himalayan pink salt sustainable?
Yes, since Alexander the Great’s discovery Himalayan pink salt has been mined by hand using specialised tools.
The back story is incredible and how little it has changed. The mountains also have been mined in a way that protects the majority of the mountain and very little of the rock is actually taken.
The mining trade has created a large community, lots of business opportunity, tourism and a strong trade link.
It is Pakistan’s most valuable agricultural products. All workers are provided fair wages and are managed by officials to ensure all work is humane.
The product has a very small carbon footprint and our products continue to support this eco-friendly approach.
What’s your favourite recipe to showcase Himalayan pink salt?
I’m personally not much of a great cook myself, and that’s half the reason for our mixes.
I like simple meals such as homemade pizza, poached eggs or salmon. One of my favourites is a tortilla with some olive oil, mixed herb and 4 peppercorn seasoning salt sprinkled on top with a large pot of hummus. Some fried halloumi alongside makes for a tasty lunch or a nice starter to dinner.
Where to Buy Himalayan Pink Salt
You can find the Good Salt Company Ltd Himalayan pink salt on Amazon and Etsy.
What to Serve with this Tomato & Mozzarella Salad
This tomato and mozzarella salad tastes delicious on its own with some fresh crusty bread. Alternatively, you could make it into a more substantial meal by serving it as a side dish along with some grilled or barbecued chicken, pork or seafood.
A glass of chilled wine wouldn’t go amiss either.
Weight Watchers Points in this Tomato & Mozzarella Salad
There are 7 smart points in this tomato and mozzarella salad recipe.
Tomato and Mozzarella Salad with Himalayan Pink Salt
Ingredients
- 90 grams baby leaf salad
- 1 small red onion finely sliced
- 220 grams fresh ripe tomatoes on the vine
- 125 grams mozzarella cheese
- 30 ml olive oil
- 30 ml balsamic vinegar
- 0.5 tsp Himalayan pink organic garlic seasoning salt to taste
- 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 handful fresh basil leaves
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Instructions
- Arrange a layer of baby leaf salad on a large serving platter.
- Finely slice one red onion using a mandolin slicer and arrange over the top of the salad leaves.
- Thickly slice your tomatoes and arrange in a single layer over the sliced onion.
- Tear the buffalo mozzarella into pieces and scatter over the top of the tomatoes.
- Place the olive oil and balsamic vinegar in a small jar. Season with the salt and Himalayan pink crystal organic garlic seasoning salt. Shake well to combine and drizzle over the top of the salad.
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Notes
Leftovers
This salad will keep for up to two days in the refrigerator.Make it vegan
- Replace the buffalo mozzarella with a vegan alternative (or make your own!)
What to Serve with this Salad
- Rustic French Bread
- French Baguettes
- Grilled chicken, pork or seafood
Weight Watchers Points
There are 7 smart points in this tomato and mozzarella salad recipe.Nutrition
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Hi! I’m a student and I’m here for an assignment. I never heard of Himalayan Pink Salt before, but I am eager to try it and these recipes. I have questions for you: has weather affected your ability to get any of the above ingredients? How has it affected your food supply? Has it affected your ability to get the Pink Salt?
Where I live we’re affected by poor weather with regards to receiving supply deliveries from the mainland, but other than that no, our food supply is pretty much the same as that of the mainland.
If it is affecting supply deliveries from the mainland, do you think the mainland is experiencing troubles with food supply due to the weather? What kind of weather have you been experiencing lately? I’m glad to see your food supply remains okay though. By the way, I thought I’d introduce myself more and explain why I am asking you these questions. I am in school to become a dietitian and we are given a weekly question from our professor to ask on a blog that we picked out from a specific country. I chose the UK and I absolutely loved your blog, which is why I’m here. We’re doing it to learn more about other cultures and their food supplies, how it is affected, and how it may affect other regions around them. I’ll be asking a question every week this month. Thank you for responding and I thoroughly enjoy your blog and recipes!
I was wondering what was going on, haha! Happy to help 🙂 No, I don’t think the mainland is experiencing troubles with food supplies due to the weather just now, and neither is my island, but I reckon things will change with this Brexit debacle!
I really appreciate your help! I am so glad to hear the food supply is just fine. Please do forgive me though, I haven’t heard of the Brexit debacle. What is going on with that? Hopefully nothing to serious?
Also, sorry for the duplicate comments. My browser decided to be a bit wacky, but I switched to Chrome. Hopefully I can avoid duplicate comments in the future.
Well my Mum only uses pink salt so she’s totally converted me already!
I have never tried Himalayan Pink Salt in cooking before but this recipe sounds great – I might have to give it a go myself!
I was given some pink Himalayan salt in a Christmas hamper, and have not used it as I was waiting for the right recipe. Now I know what I will make with it!
I love my salt grinders I had one with salt and spices , they add so much flavour to your food
Lovely salad there, yum yum. I love Himalayan pink salt, I started using it a year ago and I think it’s tastes so much better. I didn’t realise though that you could buy it in different varieties, they all look great.
Seems to be sustainable for the mountain and the local people. I like that.
Great.they sound FAB!
I love salt to add flavour to dishes, never tried pink salt tho. The recipe sounds delicious I love mozzarella and add it to my salads
I love this pink salt and would love to try it as it looks pretty! The salad looks fab too- I could seriously exist on nothing but lovely salads.
The recipe looks really delicious. I shall print it and try it
Recipe is a little basic but very tasty and healthy. And the himalayan salt is so pretty!
Looking very very tasty and very promising. I’ve never tried Himalayan pink salt though, so would love the opportunity!
This is one of my favourite summer salads! Love mozzarella on a salad. Gorgeous with a chilled glass of rose! Love the pink himalayan salt. It’s my go-to salt.
It looks really delicious, I love the pink salt too
this recipe looks amazing
Something so simple can look and taste so good, I will be serving this at our next dinner party as a side, they will be impressed !
I love tomato and mozzarella salad but this gives it a new dimension and is delicious
The salad recipe sounds delicious – certainly something that we’ll try as a family. The salt sounds delicious and again something I think we’d really enjoy to enhance our food.
This salad looks refreshing and light but full of the flavours I love so I will really enjoy it.
salt sounds amazing, and love the receipe,fantastic giveaway
Not a big salad fan, but it looks delicious.
Would love to try the salts out n jacket potatoes .
Mmmm salty 🙂
Good to know about the ethics behind this brand. I love salads particularly with delicious dressings.
The salad looks delicious – I’m looking forward to trying it. I love the idea of ready-flavoured salts; I’m already a fan of the Himalayan salt and would love to try these.
The salt sounds nice and the recipe looks delicious, perfect for lunch on a warm summers day.
Great recipe. I believe a good salt really does make a difference,
I think the salts make such a huge difference to the flavours of your meal! love the recipe, sounds like a lovely summer meal and the garlic salt i think is the perfect addition!
Loong time fan of pink salt. There’s nothing quite like it on a tomato salad with olive oil
The sale sounds lovely. I always love a tomato salad and yours looks lovely
the recipe sounds lovely and fresh
Sounds lovely and looks amazing too 🙂
I love mozzarella but i’ve never had it on salad, i would give it a go.
This sounds like a lovely fresh salad – would love to try
Now spring is making an appearance, I’m actually starting to want salads and this one looks really good. Love Himalayan pink salt. I’ve been using it in my chocolate recipes for years.
Also love your new “extra recipes” feature. It’s very smart.
delicious recipe that gets 5 stars from me,this will be on my list of recipes to try this spring
You cant go wrong with a good mozzarella & tomato salad
Another fab recipe. I have only discovered the delights of good salt in the last 7/8 years and since then have visited lots of salt flats. I hope to get to the Himalayas one day!
I switched to Himalayan Pink Salt a couple of years ago and haven’t used normal table salt since. I also have a salt lamp and love all the health benefits associated with Himalayan Salt. This recipe looks great, I can’t wait to give it a go! 🙂
Simple salads with quality ingredients are always a winner in my book! The taste and depth of flavour you get from different seasonings makes all the difference
am only funny about salads(thats me though!) but it does give food for thought, and would be eager to try the salt
it looks really nice we use himalayan salt all the time it tastes better
I like the distinct flavour of pink salt on salads
I love pink salt, it tastes great and it looks pretty too! The recipe sounds delicious to me 🙂
I’m a big fan of this salt and your recipe sounds absolutely delicious
one of my favourite salad recipes, i just love mozerella
that is an appealingly colourful salad and the vinegar will give it a real lift, low-carb too of you have it with griddled chicken a plus for diabetics
Looks amazing!
Salt and recipe look amazing
salt sounds amazing and I can’t wait to try this recipe
I use pink Himalayan salt all the time, I get it from tkmaxx. It always tastes amazing & is perfect for these kind of recipes. Ill definitely be making this salad
Love the recipe, clean crisp flavours served simply, not used the salt yet but would love to try
SIMPLY devine – will be a winner in our home
This looks so delicious!
Pink salt is the best, and I try to use it as often as possible. Love your recipe,simple and tasty, but since we’re a vegan family I’d use vegan mozzarella rather than the real one
I like to use pink salt. I’m vegan so i would substitute the mozzarella with some vegan cheese.
Do you have a particular brand that you recommend? I suggested a rice protein brand I found on Amazon, but if you know another better one do let me know. 🙂
They both sound delicious.
I’ve had it before and think that it has a subtle taste not harsh like some salts
Excellent. I’d rate it very highly.
The salt sounds and looks lovely and your recipes is delicious – 5 stars rom me!