Mozzarella and Tomato Salad Recipe
Mixed greens with fresh tomatoes and mozzarella cheese
Ingredients
- 8 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 4 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced into 1/4" rounds
- 4 plum tomatoes, quartered and seeded
- 4 Tbsp. Basil pesto (can be purchased at the grocery store)
- 1 tsp. chopped fresh chives
- 4 chives, cut in half, for garnish
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Mix the balsamic vinegar with the olive oil in a small bowl.
- Toss the greens with half of the balsamic vinaigrette and portion onto 4 plates.
- Place the mozzarella on top of the greens.
- Lay the tomatoes on top of the mozzarella.
- Add pesto and drizzle remaining vinaigrette onto cheese and tomatoes.
- Sprinkle with chopped chives.
- Place the lengthwise-cut chives on top of the salad.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.