Ingredients for Orange And Mozzarella Towers With Orange Balsamic Vinaigrette
- 3 medium Oranges
- 12 baby Lettuce Leaves
- 12 ounces Fresh Mozzarella Cheese (sliced)
- 12 Fresh Basil Leaves
- Fresh Ground Black Pepper, to taste
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated Orange Zest
- 2 tablespoons Orange Juice
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Salt, to taste
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How to Make Orange And Mozzarella Towers With Orange Balsamic Vinaigrette
- **Prepare the Vinaigrette:** In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons orange juice, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, and 3 tablespoons olive oil until emulsified. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- **Assemble the Towers:** Place 3 baby lettuce leaves on each of 4 salad plates.
- On each plate, layer 1 mozzarella slice (about 1 ounce), 1 orange segment (about 1/4 of a medium orange), and 1 fresh basil leaf.
- Repeat step 3 twice to create three layers per tower.
- Drizzle each tower generously with 1 tablespoon of the chilled orange balsamic vinaigrette.
- Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper to taste and 1/2 teaspoon of freshly grated orange zest.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
23 g
Sugar
59g
Fat
63g
Carbs
7g
