Monday, July 25, 2011

Tomato Basil Salad

Ingredients:

4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
5 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Salt
1/2 teaspoon spiced mustard like Dijon
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
5 Roma Tomatoes
1/3 cup fresh shredded basil leaves
1 small red onion chopped
3/4 cup Mozzarella (best if purchased in small ball size)

In a food processor add the red wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic, sugar, salt, mustard, and pepper. Pulse until mixed thoroughly and garlic is chopped into very small pieces. Set aside.

Cut tomatoes to bite size pieces and place in a large bowl and add chopped onions. Remove stems from basil. To cut basil stack several leaves together and roll basil leaves into a slightly tight roll. Slice basil in the middle along full length of leaves, then slice across basil leaves several times. Sprinkle basil on tomato and onions. Add mozzarella balls. Toss ingredients with vinegar concoction and serve.

This is very good the next day, and the day after that, and the day after that. It can be used to top a hamburger patty or on a sandwich.

(Recipe adapted from the Weight Watchers cookbook)