Mozzarella Tomato & Basil Salad
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Give your meal a new look by adding this simple salad that combines classic flavors of creamy fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and basil.
Ingredients
| ½ | pound |
mozzarella cheese
fresh or buffalo if possible |
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| ½ | cup |
basil
fresh, chopped |
* |
| 4 |
tomatoes
fresh ripe beefsteak or heirloom |
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| ¼ | cup |
vinegar
red wine or balsamic |
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| ½ | cups |
olive oil, extra-virgin
good quality (more or less to taste) |
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
black pepper
|
* |
Directions
Slice cheese to about the same thickness you will slice the tomatoes.
Slice tomatoes.
On large platter, arrange alternate slices of cheese and tomatoes.
Sprinkle with basil.
DRESSING:
Combine vinegar, salt, pepper and olive oil in a small bowl or measuring cup.
Drizzle over tomatoes and cheese.
Let marinate at room temperature for up to 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 223g (7.9 oz)Amount per Serving
Calories 40780% of calories from fat
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 36g
56%
Saturated Fat 10g
48%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol 36mg
12%
Sodium 653mg
27%
Total Carbohydrate
2g
2%
Dietary Fiber 2g
6%
Sugars g
Protein
30g
Vitamin A 26%
•
Vitamin C 26%
Calcium 46%
•
Iron 4%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet
How is this calculated?
snowbaby
i switched out the vinegar for fresh lemon juice and seasoned w/salt, garlic & onion powder also; very delish!
about 12 years ago