PCC Fresh Mozzarella & Tomato Salad
Serves: 4
Prep time: 10 to 15 minutes
This is the perfect summer evening treat — the sweetness of fresh, local tomatoes is at their peak in August, so make the most of them with simple preparations. Round out your meal with grilled chicken or fish, a hearty, crusty bread and a light red wine or lightly chilled Chardonnay.
Ingredients
PreparationIngredients
Salad:
- 1 pound fresh mozzarella balls (2 ounce or 3 ounce balls of Bocancini or Ovalini) Add to list
- 1 pound Roma or organic cherry tomatoes (various shapes and colors) Add to list
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons Spectrum Balsamic Vinegar Add to list
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Add to list
- 1 teaspoon freshly minced garlic Add to list
- 1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste Add to list
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes Add to list
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse cracked black pepper, or to taste Add to list
- 1/4 cup freshly minced basil Add to list
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil Add to list
Preparation
Rinse tomatoes. If using Roma tomatoes, quarter them lengthwise. If using cherry tomatoes, remove the stems.
Mix together vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper flakes and black pepper in a small bowl. Add the olive oil in a slow stream, whisking constantly.
Toss mozzarella and tomatoes with the dressing and chill, covered, for 1 to 2 hours before serving.
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