Turkey and Roasted Tomato Salad

Ingredients

• 8 medium plum tomatoes, quartered lengthwise
• cooking spray
• salt (optional)
• black pepper
• 6 cups mixed salad greens (8 oz)
• 4 ounces deli smoked turkey breast (1 thick slice cut about 1/4 inch thick)
• 2 ounces sliced smoked provolone cheese
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat broiler.

2. 2

   Place tomatoes, cut side up, in a foil lined jelly roll pan.

3. 3

   Coat lightly with cooking spray and season with salt/pepper if you like. Broil 3 inches from heat source 2-3 minutes, or until hot and beginning to brown (do not overcook or tomatoes will become mushy).

4. 4

   In the meanwhile, arrange greens on four serving plates. Cut turkey and cheese into julinne strips and arrange in a circle fanned out around the greens.

5. 5

   Whisk together vinegar, oil and garlic.

6. 6

   Arrange warm tomatoes around the perimeter of the salad, drizzle dressing over the entire salad, sprinkle with basil and serve.