Thursday, September 2, 2010

Tomato-Mozzarella Salad

4 or 5 medium sized fresh tomatoes (chopped or in thin slices)
1/4 pound fresh mozzarella cheese balls (boconccini) cut into bite size pieces
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup vinegar (your favorite, i.e., red wine, balsamic, etc.)
3 cloves of minced garlic
1 tablespoon chopped (fresh) parsley, cilantro or basil (or 1 tbsp. dried)
1/2 teaspoon salt
(sliced fresh mushrooms may also be added to this recipe)

Mix the tomatoes and cheese slices in a bowl. Mix remaining ingredients and pour over tomato/cheese mixture. Marinate for a few hours before serving.