Fresh Tomato Napoleon

FRESH TOMATO NAPOLEON

Yield: 4 portions

4 Medium-sized fresh tomatoes 3 tbsp Olive oil 1 1/2 tbsp Lemon juice 1/4 tsp Powdered mustard 1/4 tsp Salt 1/4 tsp Sugar 1/8 tsp Ground black pepper 4 cups Mixture of torn baby lettuces or other bite-sized salad greens 1/2 cup Crumbled goat or feta cheese Or shredded mozzarella cheese (about 2 oz)

Procedures

Use tomatoes held at room temperature until fully ripe. Cut a thin slice from the bottom of each tomato and discard; then cut remaining tomatoes into 4 slices each; set aside. In a small bowl, mix oil, lemon juice, mustard, salt and sugar until well blended for dressing. In a medium bowl, Toss greens with about tablespoon of the dressing. On each of 4 plates, place a bottom tomato slice; sprinkle lightly with cheese and greens, repeat layering 3 more times ending with the top tomato slice; drizzle with remaining dressing. Serve as an appetizer, with grilled beef or chicken, on a salad plate with cheese and fish salad, etc.

Source : The Dallas Morning News Recipe Of The Day Mailer

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