Roughly tear the basil and add to a large salad/serving bowl. Add the arugula to the bowl. Toss the leaves together to combine.
Step 2
Thinly slice the roasted bell pepper and slice the olives in half. Add the bell pepper and olives to the salad bowl. Roughly tear the mozzarella over the top of the salad. Toss to combine.
Step 3
Add the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to a small bowl. You can taste and adjust seasonings as desired. Whisk together until smooth. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and lightly mix. Serve immediately.
Ingredients
Black olives – 10 medium
Mozzarella cheese – 4 ounce
Arugula – 2 cup
Extra virgin olive oil – 1.5 tablespoon
Red bell peppers, sweet, raw or blanched, marinated in oil mixture – 1 medium – 2 1/2″ diameter x 2 3/4″