Well, today is mighty hot, dry and windy here in Southern California and we are surrounded by fires, but nothing near me. It’s almost too hot to cook. So, I would like to share a very simple recipe that I put together for a quickie hors d’oeuvre. If you want you can also use it as a side salad dish. My family loves it so much that it is gone before you can say “BOO.” Just let me tell you that the main ingredient is a box of grape tomatoes from Costco. Of course, if you aren’t near a Costco, then I’m sure you can find grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes. They are so yummy and perfect for this salad. So, here we go:
One box of grape tomatoes – use about 30 tomatoes
4 slices of Buffalo mozzarella cheese, cut into cubes
2-3 teaspoons of dried basil
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Just enough Italian dressing to get the mixture wet.
Cut the tomatoes in half lengthwise. Put into a glass bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix all the ingredients until they are coated with the dressing and serve with toothpicks for an hors d’oeuvre.
Now for my special secret ; I make my very own Italian dressing and it is a staple in my home. But I would love to share my secret with everybody who is interested.
WEETIE’S SPECIAL ITALIAN DRESSING
2/3 cup canola oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar (mixed with a touch of balsamic vinegar)
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Put all ingredients into a salad dressing shaker or jar and cover and shake, shake, shake. Yum! It lasts a long time, that’s if you don’t use it too much. But I’m sure you will love it so just keep it in the fridge and enjoy!!!!!!!! Great salad dressing or marinade.
I have a friend who wanted the recipe for the salad dressing and after I gave it to him, he told me at a later date that he and his wife keep it as a major staple in their home. They are never without it. Thanks so much Paul and Suzanne!!!!! That really makes me feel good.
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