Summer Italian light dishes from The Cove Trattoria

fresh mozzarella

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: regular mozzarella

Part-skim mozzarella has less fat while regular mozzarella is more affordable.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: red wine vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Red wine vinegar is lower in calories, while apple cider vinegar is often cheaper.

Slice fresh mozzarella into rounds.

Slice tomatoes into rounds.

Layer mozzarella and tomato slices alternately on a serving platter.

Tuck fresh basil leaves between the layers.

Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the salad.

Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the salad.

Sprinkle with salt and black pepper to taste.

Serve immediately at room temperature.

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