Mozzarella Tomato & Basil Salad
Give your meal a new look by adding this simple salad that combines classic flavors of creamy fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and basil.
Yield
4 servingsPrep
15 minCook
0 minReady
15 minTrans-fat Free, Low Carb
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| ½ | pound |
mozzarella cheese
fresh or buffalo if possible |
|
| ½ | cup |
basil
fresh, chopped |
*
|
| 4 |
tomatoes
fresh ripe beefsteak or heirloom |
|
|
| 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
|
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 226.8 | g |
mozzarella cheese
fresh or buffalo if possible |
|
| 118 | ml |
basil
fresh, chopped |
*
|
| 4 | each |
tomatoes
fresh ripe beefsteak or heirloom |
|
| 59 | ml |
vinegar
red wine or balsamic |
|
| 2.5 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 118 | ml |
olive oil, extra-virgin
good quality (more or less to taste) |
|
| 1.3 | ml |
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.
