Zucchini, Tomato and Mozzarella Salad

Name: Zucchini, Tomato and Mozzarella Salad
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

By Pierre Franey

Total Time: 20 minutes
Rating: 4(13)
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

1zucchini, about 1 pound
1 or 2red, ripe tomatoes, about ¾ pound
6ounces mozzarella cheese
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2tablespoons red-wine vinegar
3tablespoons olive oil
Fresh basil sprigs or leaves for garnish

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Preparation

Step 1
Trim off ends of zucchini. Cut it on bias into 12 slices of about the same size.
Step 2
Bring enough water to boil to cover zucchini slices when added. Add slices and cook 1½ minutes; do not overcook. Drain.
Step 3
Cut away and discard core of tomato. Cut tomato into ¼-inch slices.
Step 4
Cut mozzarella into 12 slices.
Step 5
Arrange zucchini, tomato and mozzarella slices, slightly overlapping, in a circle on a serving dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Step 6
Combine vinegar and oil in a bowl and stir. Sprinkle the sauce evenly over the salad. Garnish with basil sprigs or leaves and serve.