CAPRESE SALAD - GIADA DE LAURENTIIS

Caprese Salad - Giada De Laurentiis image

Provided by Ms. Poppy

Time 15m

Yield 4 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from about 1/2 lemon)
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, plus more to taste
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/4 lbs tomatoes, assorted (such as regular vine-ripened tomatoes, plum tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes and yellow tea)
6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, drained and sliced
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced

Steps:

Whisk the lemon juice, 1/2 t salt, and 1/4 t pepper in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil to blend. Set the dressing aside.
Cut the regular tomatoes into 1/2-inch thick slices, and the plum tomatoes into wedges. Cut the cherry, grape, and teardrop tomatoes in half. Arrange the tomatoes and mozzarella on a platter. Drizzle the dressing over. Sprinkle with the basil and additional salt and pepper to taste, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.9, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 33.6, Sodium 565.3, Carbohydrate 7.3, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 4.5, Protein 10.8