MARGHERITA SALAD WITH GRILLED MOZZARELLA

Margherita Salad with grilled mozzarella image

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier @eatygourmet

Number Of Ingredients 7

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8 ounce(s) mozzarella, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
3 teaspoon(s) olive oil, divided
12 ounce(s) cherry tomatoes
8 ounce(s) campari tomatoes, quartered
1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper
1/4 teaspoon(s) kosher salt
1 cup(s) torn fresh basil

Steps:

Preheat grill to medium. Brush grill grate with oil. Put mozzarella slices in freezer until firm, about 15 minutes. Toss cherry tomatoes and quartered tomatoes with 2 t. oil, pepper, and salt in large bowl until coated. Brush cold mozzarella with 1 t. oil. Grill tomatoes until skins start to burst, 4 to 5 minutes. Grill mozzarella until warm, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove mozzarella and tomatoes from grill. Dice mozzarella and halve the cherry tomatoes. Toss with quartered tomatoes and basil in same bowl used for tossing tomatoes with oil. Serve warm. Serves 4
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