Tomato, Mozzarella and Prosciutto Salad
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 2
Serving Size: 1 each

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Ingredients
- 2 large ripe tomatoes
- 10 ounces fresh burrata or mozzarella cheese, sliced
- salt and pepper to taste
- small red onion, chopped fine
- 1 small garlic clove, peeled and diced small
- 3 tablespoons capers, rinsed
- 1/4 pound prosciutto ham, sliced thin
- fresh basil leaves for garnish
- DRESSING:
- 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic or red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (or spicy brown mustard) 
 
An Italian-style salad combining the fresh flavors of
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, aromatic basil, and smooth mozzarella

with the richness of prosciutto and the tangy flavor of

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href="http://www.recipetips.com/glossary-term/t--34772/white-balsamic-vinegar.asp">balsamic vinegar. You can also try our
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recipe
for a way to prepare your green tomatoes.

 
Directions
  • Cut tomatoes into medium width slices, approximately 8 slices.
  • Cut cheese into
    slices of similar sized widths as the tomato slices. A round buffalo mozzarella (di buffala) or a
    burratta cheese allows the slices to closely match the round slices of the tomatoes.
  • On
    each salad plate, or on a large serving plate, arrange the tomato and cheese slices so they alternate,
    laying first a slice of tomato and then a slice of cheese. As each slice of tomato is placed on
    the plate, add a little salt and pepper over each slice.

  • Sprinkle the onion, garlic and capers over the slices of cheese and tomatoes and then top with
    the sliced prosciutto ham.
  • Whisk together olive oil, vinegar and mustard. Season to
    taste.
  • Drizzle dressing over all the ingredients, and when ready to serve, garnish with
    basil.

  • Serves 2 as an entrée or it can be divided to serve 4 as a side salad. When serving 4, use
    2 slices of tomato and 1 slice of cheese or vary amounts as desired.


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