| 4 | medium tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices |
| 1/4 | cup plus 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil |
| 3 | tablespoons red wine vinegar |
| 1 | tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves |
| 1/8 | teaspoon salt |
| 3 | drops red pepper sauce |
| 2 | large garlic cloves, finely chopped |
| 8 | ounces 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. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours to blend flavors, turning occasionally. |
| 3. | Layer cheese alternately with tomatoes on salad greens. |
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| The fresh mozzarella cheese called for in this recipe is a soft white cheese with a mild, delicate flavor. It has a different flavor than regular mozzarella and can be found in Italian markets, cheese shops and some supermarkets. |
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| Tomato and Mozzarella Pitas are as easy as serving this fragrant mixture in pita bread halves. |
Nutrition Information:
170 ( 125 ); 14 g ( 4 g); 15 mg; 190 mg; 4 g ( 1 g); 8 g 14 %; 20 %; 20 %; 2 % 1 ; 1 ; 1