Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Salad

Tomatoes and basil are finally ready for picking in my garden.  I like growing the small variety tomatoes because they will ripen earlier than the large varieties.

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Tomato Mozzarella Basil Salad

 

Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil Salad

Ingredients

  • 3 cups small tomatoes
  • 1/3 -1/2 pound fresh mozzarella
  • 15 or more basil leaves
  • 3 tablespoons good olive oil
  • 1-2 tablespoons good balsamic vinegar
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Slice the tomatoes in half and shred the mozzarella into little pieces and place them on a platter with basil leaves.  Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve.

 

~ enjoy ~

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posted by: Kay                                 2

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2 Responses to Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Salad

  1. Sherry September 15, 2012 at 1:26 pm #

    Okay! Way to get me out of the box, instead of the traditional tomato sliced caprese salad, this way I can eat it easier, and prettier….yum….are those kalamata’s in there or purple tomatoes?

    • Swan September 15, 2012 at 4:26 pm #

      They are tomatoes and very sweet. I will have some for you when you come over!

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