Tomato, Basil and Fresh Mozzarella Salad
Source of Recipe
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List of Ingredients
- Basil Sauce:
- 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
- 1/3 cup vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp sea salt
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- Salad:
- 12 (1/4-inch-thick) slices yellow tomato (1 1/2 lbs)
- 12 (1/4-inch-thick) slices red tomato (1 1/2 lbs)
- 1/2 cup shredded fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup thinly slices fresh basil
Instructions
- To prepare basil sauce, cook 1 cup basil leaves in boiling water 15 seconds; drain. Plunge basil into ice water; drain and pat dry. Combine basil and broth in a blender; process until smooth. Let mixture stand 2 hours at room temperature. Strain through a fine sieve into a bowl; discard solids. Add vinegar and salt; stirring with a whisk.
- To prepare salad, arrange yellow and red tomato slices alternately on a large platter. Drizzle with basil sauce; sprinkle with cheese and pepper. Top with 1/2 cup sliced basil. Serve immediately.
Final Comments
Yield: 8 servings
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