Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Warmed Tomato Salad with Fresh Mozzarella

(makes 4 servings)

Weight Loss Recipes : Warmed Tomato Salad with Fresh MozzarellaIngredients:

  • Low-fat cooking spray


  • ¼ cup shallots, chopped (or onions)


  • 1 clove garlic, minced


  • 1 tsp fresh thyme, snipped


  • ¼ tsp salt


  • ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper


  • 1 cup fresh Mozzarella cheese, cut into ½” cubes


  • 1 tbsp olive oil


  • ½ tbsp balsamic vinegar


  • 2½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved (For added color, combine a mix of red cherry tomatoes with yellow and/or orange cherry or pear-shaped tomatoes)


Preparation:

  • Spray a large-size skillet with low-fat cooking spray then raise heat to medium-heat.


  • Add shallots, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper and cook until shallots are tender (about 2-3 minutes).


  • Stir in the tomatoes and cook until tomatoes are warmed (about 1-2 minutes) then remove from heat.


  • Toss tomatoes with the Mozzarella in a large bowl.


  • Drizzle with the oil and balsamic vinegar then toss to coat evenly.


Make 4 Servings:

Weight Loss Recipes Amount Per Serving(¼ of recipe (138 g)): 137 Calories, 9 g Protein, 7 g carbohydrates, 1 g Dietary Fiber, 9 g fat, 4 g saturated fat, 15 mg cholesterol, 304 mg sodium

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