Balsamic Dressed Tomato and Mozzarella Salad
When tomatoes are at their best, not much needs to be done with them. We combine the classic basil, tomato, and mozzarella together and top with a light balsamic vinaigrette for an easy, quick salad. We like the combination with the balsamic dressing, although when we discussed it with Robin's grandmother, she said that we should have only used olive oil. We'll try it that way next time. Originally served as part of: Grandpa Bobby (1947-2003).
Ingredients
- 6 slices large heirloom tomato
- salt & pepper
- 6 leaves fresh, large basil (cleaned)
- 6 slices fresh mozzarella
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
On a serving plate we lay out the tomato slices. We season generously with salt and pepper. We tear the basil onto the tomato slices. Instead of slightly overlapping the mozzarella on top of the tomatoes around the plate, we simply top the tomatoes with the mozzarella. We drizzle with the vinegar and oil and serve.
Ingredients
- 6 slices large heirloom tomato
- salt and pepper
- 6 large leaves fresh basil
- 6 slices fresh mozzarella
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar (or skip it, as Nanny would)
- 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
What's a kid job?
A Kid job is a step kids can help with, with a grown-up nearby, not one they do on their own. Every kid is different, so go by what your child can do rather than by age. Roughly:
- Little ones (about 2 to 4) can stir, pour in ingredients a grown-up has measured, tear lettuce, wash vegetables and sprinkle toppings.
- Older kids (about 5 to 8) can also measure and level, crack eggs, whisk, roll and cut out dough, and put things together.
- Bigger kids can read the recipe aloud, keep track of the timer, and take on more of the cooking as they're ready.
Steps with a knife, microplane, skewers, stove, oven, grill or hot oil, or with raw meat, poultry or seafood, are marked Grown-up. Kids can still watch those, from a safe distance.
Grown-up
Lay the tomato slices on a serving plate and season generously.
Kid job
Tear the basil over the tomatoes, top each with a slice of mozzarella, drizzle with vinegar and oil, and serve.