Name: Heirloom tomato and mozzarella salad
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: Basil and lemon dressing; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves; 1 teaspoon white sugar; 1/4 cup (60ml) white balsamic vinegar; 1/2 cup (125ml) lemon infused extra virgin olive oil; 2 125g long sourdough bread rolls; 1 clove garlic, halved; 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil; 220 gram buffalo mozzarella, torn into small pieces; small basil leaves, to sprinkle

Ingredients

Basil and lemon dressing

1 clove garlic, crushed

1 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves

1 teaspoon white sugar

1/4 cup (60ml) white balsamic vinegar

1/2 cup (125ml) lemon infused extra virgin olive oil

2 125g long sourdough bread rolls

1 clove garlic, halved

1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil

220 gram buffalo mozzarella, torn into small pieces

small basil leaves, to sprinkle

Method

1.To make basil and lemon dressing blend or process ingredients until smooth. Season to taste.

2.Cut bread into 5mm thick slices and rub both sides with cut side of garlic, then brush with oil. Cook on a hot grill pan (or toast under grill) until browned lightly.

3.Combine tomato, cheese, toast, any remaining oil and dressing in a large bowl; toss to combine. Divide salad among 12 x 1-cup containers and sprinkle over extra fresh small basil leaves to serve, if you like

Regular extra virgin olive oil and ½ teaspoon finely grated lemon rind can be substituted for lemon-infused olive oil.
Note

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