Tomato Mozzarella N Basil Salad |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Add this tasty side dish to any meal. A nice change from the usual salads Ingredients:
2 tblspns red wine vinegar |
1 clove garlic - minced |
1/2 tsp salt |
1/4 tsp dry mustard |
generous dash of black pepper |
1/3 cup olive or vegetable oil |
4 italian plum tomatoes |
6 ozs mozzarella cheese |
8 - 10 fresh basil leaves |
Directions:
1. Dressing:-
2. Combine vinegar, garlic, salt, mustard & pepper in a small bowl
3. Add oil in a steady stream, whisking until oil is thoroughly blended.
4. Slice tomatoes & cheese into 1/4 thick slices.
5. Trim cheese to size of tomato slices
6. Place tomatoes & cheese in a large bowl or glass baking dish & pour the dressing over the slices.
7. Marinate, covered, in the fridge at least 30 mins or up to 3 hrs, turning slices occasionally.
8. Layer basil leaves with largest leaf on the bottom, then roll up jellyroll fashion.
9. Slice basil roll into 1/4 slices & separate into strips.
10. Arrange tomato & cheese slices alternately on a serving plate or individual salad plates
11. Sprinkle with basil strips.
12. Drizzle with remaining dressing.
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