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TOMATO, CUCUMBER & MOZZARELLA SALAD

Tomato, Cucumber & Mozzarella Salad image

This is a marvelous salad that uses the same dressing as the marinade for my Grilled Stuffed Chicken (recipe #88887). Prepare these two together for a fantastic summer meal.

Provided by Claudia Dawn

Categories Low Protein

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 cucumbers, peeled, quartered lengthwise & sliced
4 tomatoes, halved and quartered
2 garlic cloves, chopped
6 -8 green onions, tops only, chopped
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
1 cup olive oil
1 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
salt & pepper

Steps:

Combine 1st 5 ingredients and toss.
Mix oil& vinegar, add seasoning and whisk thoroughly.
Pour over salad.
Drain& set aside dressing that runs off.
(If preparing Grilled Stuffed Chicken with this salad - the remainder can be used as the marinade).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 642.6, Fat 61, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 22.4, Sodium 199, Carbohydrate 16.7, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 7.9, Protein 9.6

TOMATO-CUCUMBER MOZZARELLA SALAD

Tomato-Cucumber Mozzarella Salad image

I used fresh mozzarella for the first time last year and loved it. I wanted to incorporate it into as many dishes as possible and came up with this tomato cucumber basil salad. It has quickly become a mainstay at my house. -Jennifer Klann, Corbett, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 English cucumber, quartered and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 small green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup thinly sliced onions
12 pitted Greek olives, sliced
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber, green pepper, onions, olives, parsley and basil. In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegars, sugar, salt, oregano and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes. Just before serving, toss in cheese. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 265mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges