ZUCCHINI, TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA SALAD

Zucchini, Tomato and Mozzarella Salad image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories dinner, easy, lunch, quick, weekday, salads and dressings, main course, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 zucchini, about 1 pound
1 or 2 red, ripe tomatoes, about 3/4 pound
6 ounces mozzarella cheese
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
Fresh basil sprigs or leaves for garnish

Steps:

Trim off ends of zucchini. Cut it on bias into 12 slices of about the same size.
Bring enough water to boil to cover zucchini slices when added. Add slices and cook 1 1/2 minutes; do not overcook. Drain.
Cut away and discard core of tomato. Cut tomato into 1/4-inch slices.
Cut mozzarella into 12 slices.
Arrange zucchini, tomato and mozzarella slices, slightly overlapping, in a circle on a serving dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Combine vinegar and oil in a bowl and stir. Sprinkle the sauce evenly over the salad. Garnish with basil sprigs or leaves and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 260, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 603 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams