ZUCCHINI, TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA SALAD

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Zucchini, Tomato and Mozzarella Salad image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, weekday, salads and dressings, main course, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 zucchini, about 1 pound
1 or 2 red, ripe tomatoes, about 3/4 pound
6 ounces mozzarella cheese
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
Fresh basil sprigs or leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • Trim off ends of zucchini. Cut it on bias into 12 slices of about the same size.
  • Bring enough water to boil to cover zucchini slices when added. Add slices and cook 1 1/2 minutes; do not overcook. Drain.
  • Cut away and discard core of tomato. Cut tomato into 1/4-inch slices.
  • Cut mozzarella into 12 slices.
  • Arrange zucchini, tomato and mozzarella slices, slightly overlapping, in a circle on a serving dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Combine vinegar and oil in a bowl and stir. Sprinkle the sauce evenly over the salad. Garnish with basil sprigs or leaves and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 260, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 603 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

Rose Brooks
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This is the perfect salad for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.


Jennifer Imoit
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few fresh ingredients, but they come together to create something really special.


Peace Udoka peace
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover zucchini and tomatoes.


Wally otton Otton
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a good source of fiber and vitamins.


Stephen Jambo
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I'm not a huge fan of zucchini, but this salad changed my mind. The combination of flavors and textures is amazing.


FreeBrainTrauma
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!


MD BORKAT
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I made this salad for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Md Rahol
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This is the perfect salad for a hot summer day. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors of the zucchini, tomato, and mozzarella go perfectly together.


Fahad Altaf
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This salad is a great way to use up all the zucchini from my garden. It's also a healthy and delicious way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


The_capspreston_31 Preston
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Zucchini, tomato, and mozzarella salad is a summer staple at our house! It's so refreshing and easy to make. I love that I can use fresh ingredients from my garden.