Toss farm-stand tomatoes (we love to use red, yellow, and orange) with basil and extra virgin olive oil for one of summer's simple pleasures. For best flavor don't refrigerate this salad.
Recipe
3 pounds tomatoes, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
8 ounces lightly salted, small fresh mozzarella balls, each cut in half, or 1 package (8 ounces) mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, chopped
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground
Black pepper
In large bowl, toss tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, oil, salt, and pepper until evenly mixed.
Each serving: About 160 calories, 7 g protein, 9 g carbohydrate, 12 g total fat (5 g saturated), 2 g fiber, 22 mg cholesterol, 255 mg sodium.
Yields: About 8 cups or 8 accompaniment servings
Work Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes