This Italian classic showcases the colors of Italy with red tomatoes, green basil sprigs and white mozzarella cheese.
Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato Salad
- Prep Time 10 min
- Total 3 hr 10 min
- Servings 8
- Ingredients 10
Ingredients
- 4 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 drops red pepper sauce
- 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- Salad greens, if desired
Instructions
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Step1Place tomatoes in glass or plastic dish.
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Step2Shake remaining ingredients except cheese and salad greens in tightly covered container. Pour over tomatoes.
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Step3Cover and refrigerate, turning occasionally, at least 3 hours to blend flavors. Layer tomatoes alternately with cheese on salad greens.
Nutrition
150
Calories
12 g
Total Fat
8 g
Protein
4 g
Total Carbohydrate
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories
- 150
- Calories from Fat
- 110
- Total Fat
- 12 g
- Saturated Fat
- 5 g
- Cholesterol
- 15 mg
- Sodium
- 190 mg
- Potassium
- 160 mg
- Total Carbohydrate
- 4 g
- Dietary Fiber
- 1 g
- Protein
- 8 g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 8%
- 8%
- Vitamin C
- 20%
- 20%
- Calcium
- 20%
- 20%
- Iron
- 2%
- 2%
Exchanges:
1 Vegetable; 1 Fat;Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens
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