INSALATA CAPRESE I

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This tastes like the salad that is served at a famous Italian restaurant chain in my area. It's perfect with fresh loaf of crusty bread. For the best flavor be sure to use fresh whole-milk mozzarella it puts the packaged varieties to shame. You can find fresh mozzarella in Italian delis, gourmet markets, cheese shops and some grocery stores.

Provided by katquilter

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
14 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, diced
1 red onion, sliced
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cheese, onion, oil, vinegar, basil, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss and chill for 1 hour. Serve on large platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 498.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Cholesterol 77.9 mg, Fat 40.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 16.8 g, Sodium 154.2 mg, Sugar 9.6 g