Heirloom Tomato Salad with Mozzarella and Basil

Heirloom Tomato Salad with Mozzarella and Basil
Heirloom Tomato Salad with Mozzarella and Basil
Allow this salad to sit a few minutes after tossing; the mozzarella milk and tomato juices emerge and add flavor to the dressing.
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  • Served Person: Makes 8 to 10 servings
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  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb cherry tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
  • Carbohydrate 10 g(3%)
  • Cholesterol 36 mg(12%)
  • Fat 21 g(33%)
  • Fiber 3 g(11%)
  • Protein 12 g(24%)
  • Saturated Fat 8 g(38%)
  • Sodium 534 mg(22%)
  • Calories 275

Preparation Whisk together vinegar, mustard, salt, sugar, and pepper in a large bowl. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking constantly until dressing is emulsified. Add tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil and toss well. Season with salt and pepper. Cooks' notes:•Salad, without vinaigrette, can be assembled 2 hours ahead and kept at room temperature. Salad can be dressed 1 hour ahead and kept at room temperature, covered. •Vinaigrette keeps, covered and chilled, 1 week.

Preparation Whisk together vinegar, mustard, salt, sugar, and pepper in a large bowl. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking constantly until dressing is emulsified. Add tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil and toss well. Season with salt and pepper. Cooks' notes:•Salad, without vinaigrette, can be assembled 2 hours ahead and kept at room temperature. Salad can be dressed 1 hour ahead and kept at room temperature, covered. •Vinaigrette keeps, covered and chilled, 1 week.