Colorful Tomato 'n' Mozzarella Salad Recipe

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“This is my twist on the popular tomato-mozzarella salad,” says Tari Ambler of Shorewood, Illinois. “Since the rest of the salad is so light, you can splurge with the fresh mozzarella!”

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Colorful Tomato 'n' Mozzarella Salad Recipe

Prep: 20 min. + standing

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

1 cup fresh baby spinach
2 medium yellow tomatoes, sliced
2 medium red tomatoes, sliced
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons olive oil

Directions

Arrange spinach on a platter; top with tomato and cheese slices. Sprinkle with basil, salt and pepper. Drizzle with vinegar and oil. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 132 calories, 9 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 22 mg cholesterol, 218 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 7 g protein.

Originally published as Colorful Tomato 'n' Mozzarella Salad in Light & Tasty August/September 2007, p31

Slicing Up Tomatoes for Salads

Fresh tomatoes sliced vertically rather than horizontally will stay firmer in your salad and help keep the dressing from getting watery. —Ruby W., Bogalusa, Louisiana