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Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato Salad

This Italian classic showcases the colors of Italy with red tomatoes, green basil sprigs and white mozzarella cheese.
Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 3 hours 10 min
Makes: 8 servings
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4medium tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/4cup olive or vegetable oil
1tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
3tablespoons red wine vinegar
1tablespoon water
1/8teaspoon salt
3drops red pepper sauce
2large garlic cloves, finely chopped
8ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
Salad greens, if desired
1.Place tomatoes in glass or plastic dish.
2.Shake remaining ingredients except cheese and salad greens in tightly covered container. Pour over tomatoes.
3.Cover and refrigerate, turning occasionally, at least 3 hours to blend flavors. Layer tomatoes alternately with cheese on salad greens.
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Health Twist
Slash fat grams by decreasing the oil to 2 tablespoons and adding 1 tablespoon water.
Purchasing
Fresh mozzarella is a soft white cheese with a mild, delicate flavor. Find it in Italian markets, cheese shops and some supermarkets.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 150 (Calories from Fat 110 ); Total Fat 12 g (Saturated Fat 5 g); Cholesterol 15 mg; Sodium 190 mg; Total Carbohydrate 4 g (Dietary Fiber 1 g); Protein 8 Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 8 %; Vitamin C 20 %; Calcium 20 %; Iron 2 Exchanges: 1 Vegetable; 1 Medium-Fat Meat; 1 Fat 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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