Blackbird's heirloom tomato salad with buffalo mozzarella, basil and aged balsamic

MAKES 4 SERVINGS

4 to 5 different types of heirloom tomatoes, about the size of a baseball

4 ounces buffalo mozzarella, sliced

2 to 3 types of cherry tomatoes, sliced in half

1/2 red onion, slivered

1 bunch picked basil

1/2 cup small arugula leaves

2 tablespoons high-quality olive oil

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Salt and pepper

2 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar

Place sliced tomatoes on four plates. (1 slice each type per plate.) Layer mozzarella over the tomatoes.

In a small bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, red onion, basil and arugula. Dress this with olive oil and lemon juice, tasting for flavor and adjusting as necessary.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Place a small amount of salad on top of mozzarella. Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the top.

From Paul Kahan, Blackbird

Nutrition facts per serving: 175 calories, 12 g fat, 4 g saturated fat, 13 mg cholesterol, 9 g carbohydrates, 8 g protein, 270 mg sodium, 2 g fiber