Italian Salad
|
Amount |
Measure |
Ingredient -- Preparation Method |
|
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------------ |
-------------------------------- |
|
4 |
whole |
Roma tomatoes -- sliced |
|
16 |
ounces |
mozzarella cheese -- sliced |
|
3/4 |
ounce |
fresh basil leaves -- minced |
|
1/4 |
cup |
olive oil |
|
1/8 |
cup |
balsamic vinegar |
|
1/2 |
teaspoon |
Italian seasoning |
|
1/4 |
teaspoon |
salt |
|
1/8 |
teaspoon |
pepper |
| Slice tomatoes and mozzarella and place in a bowl. Tear the fresh basil leaves and add to tomato and cheese mixture. In a small bowl put vinegar, salt, pepper and Italian seasoning. Mix well. Slowly drizzle the olive oil whisking to form an emulsion. Dress the tomatoes, mozzarella and basil with the dressing or have the dressing on the side and people can dress their own salad. Makes 8 servings |
| Per Serving: 254 Calories; 21g Fat (73.0% calories from fat); 13g Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 51mg Cholesterol; 308mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain (Starch); 2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 3 Fat. |