Mozzarella and Tomato over Mixed Greens
Mozzarella and Tomato over Mixed Greens
Tbsp. Olive oil, divided
1 Medium tomato, sliced into 1/2 in. slices
Salt and pepper to taste
4 oz. Mozzarella cheese, sliced
2 cups Mixed greens, washed
1 Tbsp. Pine nuts, toasted
10 Basil leaves
Vinaigrette
3 Tbsp. Olive oil
1 Tbsp. flavored vinegar, low sodium
Drizzle olive oil over tomato slices and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle the remaining oil over the mozzarella. Make the vinaigrette by mixing the oil and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper and stir well. Toss 2 Tbsp. of the vinaigrette with the mixed greens and place on the center of the plate. Sprinkle with the pine nuts. Stack alternating layers of tomato and mozzarella with a basil leaf in between each layer. Top off the tomato with 1 slice of mozzarella. Gently place the rebuilt tomato on top of the greens and slightly fan it out over the pile of mixed greens and garnish with a chopped basil. Serves 6.
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