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                                            Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    This tastes like the salad that is served at a famous Italian restaurant chain in my area. It's perfect with fresh loaf of crusty bread. For the best flavor be sure to use fresh whole-milk mozzarella it puts the packaged varieties to shame. You can find fresh mozzarella in Italian delis, gourmet markets, cheese shops and some grocery stores. Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                4 ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges  |  
                                                14 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, diced  |  
                                                1 red onion, sliced  |  
                                                1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil  |  
                                                1/3 cup balsamic vinegar  |  
                                                1/4 cup chopped fresh basil  |  
                                                salt and pepper to taste  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cheese, onion, oil, vinegar, basil, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss and chill for 1 hour. Serve on large platter.                              | 
                         
                         
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