Roma Salad with Capers, Olives, and Mozzarella

prep time:: 10 minutes
total time:: 15 minutes

Makes 6 1-cup servings

Any ripe summer tomato will work in this salad but the ripe Romas are particularly ideal. Its best to dress the salad right before serving.

ingredients

4 cups (1/4-inch thick) slices Roma tomatoes (about 10 tomatoes)
2 cups thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons capers
1 tablespoon chopped pitted kalamata olives
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon extravirgin olive oil
1/4 cup (1-ounce) shredded fresh mozzarella cheese

directions

Combine first 7 ingredients in a large bowl, tossing gently. Combine vinegar, and oil in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Drizzle vinegar mixture over tomato mixture; toss gently to combine. Place tomato mixture on each serving plate and sprinkle with cheese.

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