Tomato, Red Onion, and Mozzarella Salad

The Illustrated Quick Cook

Ingredients

8 small ripe plum tomatoes, sliced		2 handfuls of arugula (rocket) leaves
6 cherry tomatoes, halved		good splash of balsamic vinegar
1 small red onion, thinly sliced		8 oz (2 balls) fresh mozzarella, drained and torn into pieces
handful of fresh basil leaves, torn		sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil

Prep: 10 min Total: 15 min (Quick)

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1
Put the tomatoes, red onion, and half of the basil leaves in a bowl. Drizzle generously with olive oil, season well with salt and pepper, and toss gently to blend.
2
Arrange the arugula leaves on a serving platter; drizzle with a little olive oil and balsamic vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Spoon the tomato mixture over the top. Scatter with the torn mozzarella and the remaining basil leaves. Drizzle again with olive oil and balsamic vinegar and serve.

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