FRESH MOZZARELLA & TOMATOES WITH ANCHOVY

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My favorite summer salad! If you don't care for anchovy, chopped up some fresh basil. I prefer the salty, flavorful taste of anchovy with the best tomatoes and great quality mozzarella.

Provided by KathyP53

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces (buffalo is good if you can find it)
3 large ripe tomatoes, sliced (the best you can find)
1 (2 ounce) can anchovy fillets, drained and chopped (or try canned, rolled anchovy fillets stuffed with capers)
1/4 teaspoon good quality sea salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
olive oil
1/8 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Alternate slices of tomato with mozzarella on platter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Scatter with chopped anchovy. Drizzle entire platter with olive oil and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve with slices of a crusty, rustic baguette rubbed with fresh garlic.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 52.8, Sodium 804.3, Carbohydrate 4.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 3, Protein 16.1

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