Last night I made this salad with fresh produce. We eat a lot of salads, especially during the summer when we can take advantage of fresh-from-the-garden ingredients. This recipe was shared by a friend years ago and I often make it.
It doesn't show too well in its glass bowl, does it?
Italian Tomato Salad
3 or 4 tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1 inch wedges (I sometimes use fresh grape tomatoes instead)
1 large cucumber, seeded and sliced
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup sliced green olives
1 Tablespoon dried basil
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
3 Tablespoons olive oil
salt
ground black pepper
In a bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumbers, mozzarella and olives. Place basil and lemon juice in a small bowl. Slowly add olive oil, mixing briskly with a whisk. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over salad and toss until combined. Serve immediately.