Tomato and Mozzarella Salad
Original kaboose.com recipe, developed by Wendy Kalen
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Tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil make a quick salad. When tomatoes are in season, mix it up and use different size and color tomatoes to make the presentation really special.
Ingredients
- 1 medium (8 ounce) tomato, cut into 8 slices
- 6 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into 8 slices
- 8 fresh basil leaves
- ⅛ to ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Cooking Instructions
- Plate the tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil in a decorative way. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Substitution(s)
- Instead of fresh basil, drizzle a prepared pesto sauce
Storage Tips
- Tomatoes lose their flavor and texture if they are stored in the refrigerator
Tips & Tricks
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Use a serrated knife to slice tomatoes easily
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Serving Suggestions:
- with slices of Italian bread with or without roasted garlic
- with a balsamic dressing on the side with sliced red onions
Nutrition Facts
Servings per Recipe:
4
Amount Per Serving
¼ of a tomato and 2 ounces mozzarella
Preparation Time:
Ready In:
Servings:
5 minutes
Ready In:
5 minutes
Servings:
4
