Mozzarella and Tomato Salad With Italian Basil Salad Dressing

Submitted by Galley Devil

"A popular traditional Italian salad. Goes together really fast and tastes fantastic. NOTE: Balsamic vinegar can be substituted for the white grape vinegar."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 450 g mozzarella cheese, sliced
• 450 g tomatoes, sliced

• For the basil dressing

• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons white grape vinegar
• 4 tablespoons salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 450 ml salad oil or 450 ml olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped

directions

1. Combine the dressing ingredients and whisk well till combined.
2. Arrange the slices of cheese and tomatoes on a plate.
3. Pour a little of the dressing on the salad and garnish with basil leaves.

Reviews

[Kim in Michigan]

Delish! Perfect for a hot summer day. I made it with balsamic vinager and only 1 tsp of brown sugar. Was awesome!

 

[closet chef in ma]

Great salad! Made it with balsamic. Put it on a bed of greens and everyone ate it up. Thanks again.

 

[WJKing]

DELICIOUS! Just right w/ balsamic :)

 

[Chef Roly-Poly]

I wouldn't change a thing !

 

[trick]

This was really great. With the leftovers I froze and another evening when unexpected company showed up...voila...I baked it and it turned out amazing...Thank you for posting....and I will be doing this often