Tomato-Fresh Mozzarella Salad
(from Squiffer’s recipe box)
Source: Italian Favorites
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: Italian, antipasti, salad
Ingredients
- Vinaigrette Dressing (recipe follows)
- 1 lb fresh mozzarella
- 1 lb ripe tomatoes
- Fresh whole large basil leaves
- Salt and ground pepper
- Vinaigrette Dressing
- 1 tbsp balsamic or wine vinegar
- 1/4 ts[ dijon mustard
- Pinch each salt, pepper and sugar
- 1/4 c olive oil
Directions
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Vinaigrette Dressing
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In small bowl whisk together vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper and sugar until smooth. Add oil in thin stream, whisking until mixture is smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use. Whisk again before serving
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Salad
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Prepare Vinaigrette Dressing.
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Cut mozzarella into 1/4-inch slices. Cut tomatoes into 1/4-inch slices.
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Arrange mozzarella slices, tomato slices and basil leaves alternately on plate.
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Drizzle with dressing.
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Sprinkle with salt and pepper