Mozzarella Salad

Ingredients

Makes: 4 servings

• 1 ball (approx 16 ounces) Fresh mozzarella, sliced

• 1 container (approx 8 ounces) Small mozzarella balls (bocconcini)

• 1 container yellow cherry or grape tomatoes, halved

• 1 yellow sweet pepper, sliced

• Fresh basil, torn

Vinaigrette:

• ¼ cup lemon juice

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

On a platter arrange slices of fresh mozzarella; small mozzarella balls (bocconcini); yellow cherry or grape tomatoes, halved; sliced yellow sweet pepper; and torn fresh basil.

To make the vinaigrette, in a small bowl whisk together lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Drizzle over salad. Season with additional salt and pepper, if desired.