Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato Salad

Name: Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 3 h 10 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices; 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon water; 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

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Prep 10 min
Total 3 hr 10 min
Servings 8

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

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated June 29, 2006

Ingredients

4 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon water
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

Steps

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.