By LeAnn Rice, Recipe Contributor & She Cooks Author

This is, hands down, one of my all time favorite salads.  It is best when you can get fresh, sweet tomatoes, so I make it all the time during the summer.  I love to serve it with grilled chicken and Italian rolls to sop up the extra dressing.  Gracious this is good!  It’s also pretty awesome to look at!  Serve it on a beautiful platter, and you have yourself a centerpiece!

Ingredients:

• Fresh Tomatoes, cut into wedges
• 1/3 of a ball of fresh Mozzarella cheese, cubed
• Handful of fresh basil leaves, torn
• Vinaigrette Dressing

Arrange tomatoes and Mozzarella in a shallow serving bowl.  Drizzle with vinaigrette and then top with torn basil leaves.  Garnish with a sprig of basil leaves.  Serve immediately.

Note: I really love the taste of Good Season’s Italian salad dressing (the packet) made using balsamic vinegar. I add a few additional tablespoons of the vinegar than the packet calls for because I am a vinegar girl! You can also use your favorite vinaigrette or simply drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

When I make my own vinaigrette, here is my favorite combination:

• 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon grainy mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Double or triple as needed depending on the quantity you are serving

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