Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato Salad

ChubbyBunny

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

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.

Serves: 8

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 g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 8 %; Vitamin C 20 %; Calcium 20 %; Iron 2 % Exchanges: 1 Vegetable; 1 Medium-Fat Meat; 1 Fat

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.

ChubbyBunny

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

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.

Serves: 8

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 g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 8 %; Vitamin C 20 %; Calcium 20 %; Iron 2 % Exchanges: 1 Vegetable; 1 Medium-Fat Meat; 1 Fat

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.

1Corinthians13

Mmmm, in NY, my sister-in-law and I made this all the time, only with just balsamic vinegarette and basil. Sooo good.

ChubbyBunny

My grandmother in Vermont makes it like this....it's yummy

jim_weldon

I'm from Alabama - we used sliced vidalia onions in there too!

Juliebean_1027

Delish! Thanks for sharing! :flowerforyou:

arewethereyet

Yummo...Caprese Salad!!