Tomato, Mozzarella & Basil Salad

This recipe serves 4.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
• Generous dash of black pepper
• 1/3 cup (80ml) olive oil
• 4 Italian plum tomatoes
• 6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
• 8 to 10 fresh basil leaves

Method:

1. For dressing, combine vinegar, garlic, salt, mustard and pepper in small bowl.  Add oil in slow steady stream, whisking until it is thoroughly blended.
2. Slice tomatoes and cheese into 1/4-inch thick slices.  Trim cheese slices to size to tomato slices.
3. Place tomato and cheese slices in large, shallow bowl or glass baking dish.  Pour half of the dressing over slices.  Marinate, covered, in refrigerator at least 30 minutes or up to 3 hours, turning slices occasionally.
4. Layer basil leaves with largest leaf on bottom, then roll up jelly roll fashion.  Slice basil roll into thin slices; separate into strips.
5. Arrange tomato and cheese slices alternately on serving plate or 4 individual salad plates.  Sprinkle with basil strips, drizzle with remaining dressing.