Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, & Red Onion Salad with Arugula

2 bunches of arugala washed and patted dry
4-small balls mozzarella (about 4 oz. each) fresh and sliced
4 vine ripened tomatoes, sliced
1 red onion thinly sliced
8 leaves of fresh basil
freshly ground black pepper
½ c. balsamic vinaigrette

Soak onion slices in ice water for about 10 minutes to get rid of the heat of the onion. Pat dry after soaking.

Put cleaned arugala onto four plates. Alternately layer slices of mozzarella, tomato, onion and basil on the plates. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette over each salad
and serve.

Balsamic Vinaigrette
½ c. olive oil
½ c. balsamic vinegar
1 T. water
1 T. dijon mustard
1 clove garlic finely chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

Whisk together to mix.

submitted by the Cadwell Family