For the salad

• 8 ripe plum tomatoes at room temperature or cherry or vine tomatoes instead.
• A handful of freshly washed and dried basil leaves.
• 400g mozzarella cheese
• 8 cloves of black garlic, peeled and sliced.

For the Salad Dressing

• 2 small shallots, finely chopped
• 8 small cloves of peeled black garlic, crushed
• 2 tbsp balsamic or sherry vinegar
• 2 tbsp water
• salt and pepper
• 100 ml olive oil
• 57 ml groundnut or rice bran or grapeseed oil

To make the Salad Dressing

1. Using a blender or small processor, puree together the first 4 ingredients.
2. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper and slowly whisk in the oils, creating an emulsion.  This can be done by hand if you prefer.

Keep in a jar, refrigerated and shake well to mix before using.

To make the Tricolore Salad

1. Wash, dry and cut the tomatoes
2. Slice the mozzarella
3. Arrange attractively on a plate or platter and drizzle with Black Garlic Salad Dressing.

Serve with crusty bread.

Recipe Found on: Balsajo.com