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Tomato & Mozzarella Fans Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
4 large ripe tomatoes
3/4 lb. mozzarella cheese
2/3 c. diced red onion
12 fresh basil leaves

Dressing
1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 T. sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
3/4 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
Directions:
Directions:
Core each tomato. Place tomato stem side down and cut vertically in 1/4 inch slices stopping about 1/2 inch from the base. Cut the mozzarella in half lengthwise, then into 1/4 inch slices and insert one slice of mozzarella between each slice of tomato spreading tomato to create a fan.

Mix all dressing ingredients in small bowl.

Arrange tomatoes on serving platter.
Sprinkle with the diced onion and spoon some dressing on top. Tear basil leaves and scatter them around and on top of the tomatoes.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Nothing beats the freshness of great summer garden tomatoes in this dish.

 

 

 

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