TOMATO BASIL TOWERS

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This is a copy of an appetizer at my favorite restaurant. Its so easy to make, the presentation is impressive and it is a good alternative to green salad!

Provided by MissyPorkChop

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 large beefsteak tomatoes, cut horizontally into 1/2-inch slices
1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
1 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
8 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

Place 4 tomato slices on a serving platter or individual plates. Place 3 pieces of basil, 1 teaspoon of gorgonzola, and 1 teaspoon goat cheese on top of each slice. Repeat 3 or 4 times to create towers. Then drizzle with balsamic vinegar and oil, and top with gorgonzola.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.4 g, Cholesterol 89.8 mg, Fat 35.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 20.2 g, Sodium 719 mg, Sugar 5 g