Mozzarella, Tomato, and Basil Salad
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Cooking Time: Servings: 6 |
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Mozzarella, Tomato, and Basil Salad Recipe. This is the classic and simple Italian salad.
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Ingredients
olive oil | 1/2 cup | |
salt | 1 tsp | to taste |
black pepper | 1 tsp | to taste |
buffalo mozzarella | 1 lb | sliced into 1/4 inch slices |
tomato | 4 | sliced into 1/4 inch slices |
basil (fresh) | 2 cups | stems removed, washed, and patted dry |
lemon | 1 | juiced |
Directions
- On a platter layer out the tomatoes.
- Layer out the basil leaves over the tomatoes.
- Layer out the buffalo mozzarella over the basil leaves.
- Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to make the dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and let it stand at room temperature for 1 hour.