A beautifully presented salad made with summer tomatoes, arugula, part skim mozzarella, balsamic, basil and olive oil. This makes a wonderful vegetarian or low carb lunch for two, perfect for a hot summer day.
To enjoy this as a side dish, cut it in half down the middle and make this 4 servings.
Tomato Mozzarella and Arugula Tower
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 2 • Size: 1 tomato • Old Points: 7 pts • Points+: 8 pts
Calories: 276.6 • Fat: 23 g • Protein: 12.2 g • Carb: 9.2 g • Fiber: 1.9 g • Sugar: 1.4 g
Sodium: 349.2 mg (without salt)
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- kosher salt and fresh pepper to taste
- 2 medium ripe tomatoes
- 3 oz part skim mozzarella, sliced into 6 slices
- 2 cups arugula
Directions:
In a small blender, combine basil, olive oil, balsamic, a pinch of salt and fresh cracked pepper. Blend until smooth.
Slice the the top and bottom off of the tomato, discard. Cut the tomato into 3 equal slices and season with a pinch of salt keeping the tomato intact to assemble the same way it was cut.
Place 3/4 cup of arugula on each plate. Create two towers by layering the tomato, mozzarella, arugula, until two towers have formed, one on each plate. Top tomatoes with the remaining arugula then top with fresh cracked pepper and drizzle with oil and vinegar.
This looks so yummy and fresh. We eat this all the time with basil... but the arugala looks so good and would give it such a kick of flavor... I'll be trying this asap for sure! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYummy! Tomato mozzarella salads are one of my favorites! I always use basil though, I am going to have to try this with arugula! Great idea!
ReplyDeleteLove anything involving arugula -- that spicy, peppery kick just rocks!
ReplyDeleteI love tomato and mozz! Adding the arugula makes it even more of a complete side dish. Perfect!
ReplyDeleteHow pretty is that salad! Sounds delicious with the spicy arugula!
ReplyDeleteYUM - this looks great! I love the idea of a tower and the addition of arugula!
ReplyDeleteUmmmmm! Love arugula!
ReplyDeleteI love arugula too! Watercress I'm sure would be nice instead.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to give this a try.
ReplyDeleteYum! I do an eggplant stack that's the same ingredients, with the addition of fried eggplant. So yummy =)
ReplyDeleteLove this! So tasty looking, and pretty too!
ReplyDeleteYour recipe was an inspiration for my today's breakfast! (http://breakfast-everyday.blogspot.com/2011/07/260611.html#comments
ReplyDelete)Thank you so much :)
Wow! Definitely a winner.
ReplyDeleteI am going to make this along with your chicken piccata recipe... I am so jealous of all of these amazing recipes that you have posted but also very happy because I will be busy for awhile!
ReplyDelete-Christie
This picture is so pretty. I love the balsamic vinegar dripping off the argula.
ReplyDeleteI don't think the instructions say where to put the basil, I'm assuming that gets layered as well? I'm making this for dinner tonight, can't wait!
ReplyDeleteThe basil goes in the blender with oil and vinegar.
ReplyDeleteMade this today..it is a-maz-ing. Thank you so much...I LOVE this site!!!
ReplyDeleteI am confused how is this salad worth 8 points? Is it the cheese that makes it so many points. I was just wondering.
ReplyDeleteYes, the cheese is where most of the points come from.
ReplyDeletedo you spread the blended basil mixture on the tomatoes as well as part of the stack? Or is it drizzled on top? I'm confused what to do with it. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteSorry if I wasn't clear, I drizzles it on top.
ReplyDeleteThere are healthy sandwich recipes available online or probably in our favorite deli or diners. Bagels are among the most preferred bread for sandwiches not just because of its health benefits but also with the added flavor it brings to the toppings.
ReplyDeleteGreat recipes, Always looking forward to making new thing for the family. Thanks for this great site filled with all these recipes. Thanks!
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