Tomato mozzarella side salad
A fresh and simple gluten-free and ketogenic side salad featuring ripe roma tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil. This dish is perfect for summer gatherings and pairs well with grilled meats.
Ingredients
balsamic vinegar
0.25 cup
fresh basil
4
extra virgin olive oil
0.5 cup
coarse salt
8 servings
fresh bel gioioso mozzarella
16 oz
vine-ripened tomatoes
4
Method
- Slice the mozzarella into 1/2 inch slices.Slice the tomatoes into slices.Arrange the slices alternating the mozzarella and tomatoes in a row.
- Drizzle with olive oil and then with balsamic vinegar
- Sprinkle with a pinch of Kosher salt.Stack 4 basil leaves together at a time and roll up tightly like a log.Make slices along the rolled up leaves diagonally with a knife. Loosen the leaves and you should see strips of basil leaves.
- Sprinkle the strings of basil over the slices of mozzarella and tomatoes.
- Serve chilled.
Nutrition:
Carbs
5 g
Fat
15 g
Protein
13 g
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