Basil , Tomato & Mozzarella Cheese

Rita~'s Note:

Nothing like home grown TOMATOES and BASIL! A refreshing summer salad!

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 3 cups sliced home grown tomatoes
• 2 cups sliced fresh mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup whole leaves fresh basil

Dressing

• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1 anchovy, diced finely (optional)
• 2 tablespoons minced shallots
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/8-1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, to taste
• salt and black pepper

Directions:

1. Whisk together dressing ingredients.
2. Set aside.
3. Layer on a platter the tomatoes,cheese, and basil.
4. Pour dressing over the salad and serve.

Reviews

[Abby Girl]

Awsome!!! I have made something similar...but this has become my all time favorite!! The only thing I did different was that I added a pinch of sugar to the dressing and I coarsely cut the basil and sprinkled it over the dish. The anchovy is a must...you don't really taste it, but it blends in so nicely. I will do this recipe again and again

[JackieMarie]

I loved the dressing. I normally make this for lunch with just oil & vinegar, so the extra ingredients made it very tasty!

[Sonata]

I've made a variation of this before, but I really liked your addition of the shallots. I did leave out the anchovy, though. I may have to go out to the store for more mozzarella today because I expect to finish off the first batch before my husband gets home from work!