Kittencal's Tomato-Mozzarella Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Reviews 2
Ready In: 10 mins
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe tomatoes, sliced (choose large juicy red ripe tomatoes)
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced
- salt (to taste)
- fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
- fresh basil leaf, chopped (about 1/3 to 1/2 cup or to taste)
VINAIGRETTE
- 1 -2 teaspoon fresh minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 3 -4 teaspoons honey
- 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1⁄2 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
Directions
- For the dressing; in a bowl or in a processor whisk/blend together the minced garlic with salt, Dijon mustard, honey and balsamic vinegar.
- Add in olive oil in a slow steady stream until emulsified.
- Season with black pepper.
- Chill for a minimum of 2 hours before using (shake before using).
- TO ASSEMBLE THE SALAD; on a large serving platter alternate the tomato slices with the mozzarella cheese slices.
- Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over all.
- Sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Sprinkle with chopped fresh basil.
- Delicious!
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