Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato Salad

This Italian classic showcases the colors of Italy with red tomatoes, green basil sprigs and white mozzarella cheese. MORE + LESS -

medium tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices

1/4

cup olive or vegetable oil

tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves

tablespoons red wine vinegar

tablespoon water

1/8

teaspoon salt

drops red pepper sauce

large garlic cloves, finely chopped

ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced

Salad greens, if desired

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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.

Slash fat grams by decreasing the oil to 2 tablespoons and adding 1 tablespoon water.
Fresh mozzarella is a soft white cheese with a mild, delicate flavor. Find it in Italian markets, cheese shops and some supermarkets.