Tomato and Mozzarella Salad Prep Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients - SALAD: - 4 large ripe tomatoes, sliced - 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese - 1 teaspoon fresh basil - use extra leaves for garnish - 1 teaspoon fresh oregano - 1 pinch kosher salt--or season to taste - 1 pinch fresh ground pepper - or season to taste - DRESSING: - 3 tablespoons balsamic or red wine vinegar - 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil    Tangy and sweet flavors blend well with the fresh href="http://www.recipetips.com/glossary-term/t--33517/mozzarella-cheese.asp">mozzarella to provide a wonderful summer salad as an entree or a side dish. Fresh tomatoes provide a garden-fresh flavor to any recipe. Let our href="http://www.recipetips.com/kitchen-tips/t--829/all-about-tomatoes.asp">All About Tomatoes guide you on how to prepare them.	1

	Directions Slice tomatoes into medium width slices. Slice fresh mozzarella into slices that are similar in width to the tomatoes. Place tomatoes and mozzarella on a plate, alternating the tomatoes with the slices of cheese. Sprinkle salt, pepper, and herbs over the cheese and tomatoes. Prepare vinaigrette by whisking together the vinegar and the olive oil. Drizzle the vinaigrette over all ingredients on the serving plate. Garnish with basil leaves, if desired, and serve.	2