Make these sandwiches when tomatoes are at their juicy best and fresh basil is plentiful.
How To Make Marinated Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, And Basil Salad In Pitas
This easy-to-make sandwich recipe is the ideal recipe to prepare when you are in a hurry and do not have time to make a meal. It is healthy and delicious at the same time.
Ingredients
Marinade:
- 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp fresh basil, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ tsp lemon rind, grated
- ¼ tsp freshly ground pepper, to taste
- salt, to taste
Filling
- 1 large tomato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- ½ cup fresh mozzarella cheese , about 3 oz. , in 1/2-inch cubes
- 14 inch pita bread rounds, each cut to form 2 half-rounds
- 4 leaves red-leaf lettuce
Instructions
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To make the marinade, whisk together all of the ingredients in a small bowl.
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To make the filling, combine the tomato and cheese cubes in a shallow dish.
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Drizzle with the marinade.
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Cover and refrigerate for about 1 hour.
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Taste and adjust the seasoning.
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Split the pita halves open and line each with a lettuce leaf.
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Use a slotted spoon to strain the tomato and mozzarella mixture as you add it to the pita halves.
Advance Preparation:
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The tomato and cheese will keep in the marinade for up to 2 days in a covered container in the refrigerator.
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Assemble the sandwiches just before serving.
Nutrition
- Sugar: 1g
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- Calcium: 95mg
- Calories: 147kcal
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Cholesterol: 11mg
- Fat: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Iron: 1mg
- Potassium: 172mg
- Protein: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Sodium: 143mg
- Vitamin A: 1942IU
- Vitamin C: 9mg
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