FRESH MOZZARELLA AND TOMATOES

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Enjoy this easy refrigerated cheese and tomato salad - perfect side dish.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 3h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/4 cup olive or canola oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh 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 cloves garlic, finely chopped
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
Salad greens, if desired

Steps:

Place tomatoes in glass or plastic dish. Shake remaining ingredients except cheese and salad greens in tightly covered container; pour over tomatoes.
Cover and refrigerate, turning tomatoes occasionally, at least 3 hours to blend flavors. Layer tomatoes alternately with cheese on salad greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 190 mg