Fresh Mozzarella-Tomato-Basil Salad |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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For an extra sprinkling of color, use multi-colored peppercorns and grind them over the salad just before serfvng. Ingredients:
1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese |
2 large red tomatoes, sliced |
1 large yellow tomato, sliced |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil |
freshly ground pepper |
1/2 cup shredded or chopped fresh basil |
Directions:
1. Remove cheese from brine, and cut into 12 slices; sprinkle tomato slices evenly with salt. Alternate tomato and cheese slices on a platter; drizzle with olive oil. Cover and chill 4 hours. Just before serving, sprinkle with freshly ground pepper and basil.
2. Note:*Fresh mozzarella is a soft white cheese available at gourmet grocery stores or cheese shops. Sometimes it's packed in brine, a strong solution of water and salt useed for pickling or preserving foods.
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