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.