
Summer salad at its finest
June 21st, 2018 | main dishes
It must be a light dinner on hot summer days. And it has to be done quickly. Who wants to spend hours in the kitchen? A salad is just right here: a bit of mixing, a bit of snipping, dinner is ready: tomato, mozzarella, mango and Thai basil, there is enough time for a relaxing evening on the terrace.
Tomato and Mozzarella Salad with Mango and Thai Basil
(serves 4)
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