Basil, Tomato & Mozzarella Cheese

Name: Basil, Tomato & Mozzarella Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 cups sliced home grown tomatoes; 2 cups sliced fresh mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup whole leaves fresh basil; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; 1 anchovy, diced finely (optional); 2 tablespoons minced shallots; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/8-1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, to taste; salt and black pepper

Submitted by Rita1652

"Nothing like home grown TOMATOES and BASIL! A refreshing summer salad!"

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Ready In:: 15mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

3 cups sliced home grown tomatoes
2 cups sliced fresh mozzarella cheese
¹⁄₂ cup whole leaves fresh basil
Dressing
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 anchovy, diced finely (optional)
2 tablespoons minced shallots
2 teaspoons minced garlic
¹⁄₄ cup extra virgin olive oil
¹⁄₈ - ¹⁄₄ cup balsamic vinegar, to taste
salt and black pepper

directions

Whisk together dressing ingredients.
Set aside.
Layer on a platter the tomatoes,cheese, and basil.
Pour dressing over the salad and serve.

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Reviews

Awsome!!! I have made something similar...but this has become my all time favorite!! The only thing I did different was that I added a pinch of sugar to the dressing and I coarsely cut the basil and sprinkled it over the dish. The anchovy is a must...you don't really taste it, but it blends in so nicely. I will do this recipe again and again

Abby Girl
I loved the dressing. I normally make this for lunch with just oil & vinegar, so the extra ingredients made it very tasty!

Jackie B.
I've made a variation of this before, but I really liked your addition of the shallots. I did leave out the anchovy, though. I may have to go out to the store for more mozzarella today because I expect to finish off the first batch before my husband gets home from work!

Sonata
A simple , refreshing and light salad which goes well with steak

cnjoseph
This was great! I love tomato and cheese. Add in basil and it is a match made in heaven. I also left out the anchovy... just couldn't bring myself to eat one, sorry. It was still awesome. Thanks for posting!

Saturn