Tomato & Mozzarella Salad

    Yield: 4 servings

    Source: Cooking with the Diabetic


    Ingredients

      2 C balsamic vinegar
      2 lge tomatoes
      8 oz LF mozzarella
      1 sm red onion, diced
      2 T extra virgin olive oil 10 leaves fresh basil, cut into thin strips
      Fresh black pepper


    Place balsamic vinegar in a small pot over medium-high heat. Allow liquid to reduce by half, then set aside to cool.

    Slice tomatoes into medium-thick slices and arrange them on a plate. Slice cheese in medium slices and the red onions overtop. Pour oil, then balsamic vinegar, overtop the dish. Garnish with the basil and pepper and serve.

    Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 of salad): Calories: 303, Fat: 16 g, Cholesterol: 27 mg, Sodium: 421 mg, Carbohydrate: 24 g, Protein: 18 g

    Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Other Carbohydrate, 2 Lean Meat, 1 Vegetable, 2 Fat

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