Cucumber, Tomato and Mozzarella Salad
Ingredients:
4 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cucumbers, peeled and seeded
2 large Roma tomato, sliced
4 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
12 leaves fresh basil, chopped
Fresh cracked black pepper, if desired
Instructions:
Mix the balsamic vinegar, olive oil and garlic in a small bowl. On salad plates, layer slices of the cucumber, tomato and cheese. Drizzle with the dressing. Sprinkle with the chopped fresh basil. Grind with pepper.
Serves 4
Cook's note: This simple salad is a version of an Italian standard. You'll find fresh, white mozzarella cheese in most delis or supermarkets - it's very different from the pale yellow, packaged mozzarella.
4 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cucumbers, peeled and seeded
2 large Roma tomato, sliced
4 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
12 leaves fresh basil, chopped
Fresh cracked black pepper, if desired
Instructions:
Mix the balsamic vinegar, olive oil and garlic in a small bowl. On salad plates, layer slices of the cucumber, tomato and cheese. Drizzle with the dressing. Sprinkle with the chopped fresh basil. Grind with pepper.
Serves 4
Cook's note: This simple salad is a version of an Italian standard. You'll find fresh, white mozzarella cheese in most delis or supermarkets - it's very different from the pale yellow, packaged mozzarella.
