KITTENCAL'S TOMATO-MOZZARELLA SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

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Kittencal's Tomato-Mozzarella Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette image

This is a must-make with your summer's crop of tomatoes and fresh basil --- prepare the vinaigrette firstly as it needs a few hours to blend the flavors together and may be doubled if desired --- to take this to yet another level use fresh buffalo mozzarella cheese --- I have served this wonderful salad to a crowd of people many times in the past and also placed Italian cold cuts all around the edge of the platter :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Cheese

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 large ripe tomatoes, sliced (choose large juicy red ripe tomatoes)
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced
salt (to taste)
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
fresh basil leaf, chopped (about 1/3 to 1/2 cup or to taste)
1 -2 teaspoon fresh minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3 -4 teaspoons honey
6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • For the dressing; in a bowl or in a processor whisk/blend together the minced garlic with salt, Dijon mustard, honey and balsamic vinegar.
  • Add in olive oil in a slow steady stream until emulsified.
  • Season with black pepper.
  • Chill for a minimum of 2 hours before using (shake before using).
  • TO ASSEMBLE THE SALAD; on a large serving platter alternate the tomato slices with the mozzarella cheese slices.
  • Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over all.
  • Sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Sprinkle with chopped fresh basil.
  • Delicious!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.5, Fat 46.8, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 44.8, Sodium 972.7, Carbohydrate 11.3, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 8.5, Protein 13.9

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