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Chopped Margarita Salad

1 cup romaine lettuce, torn in bite-size pieces#188; cup sliced fresh mozzarella cheese#189; cup sliced grape tomatoes 2 fresh basil leaves2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigretteCombine the lettuce, cheese, tomatoes and basil in a medium bowl. Turn the ingredients onto a large chopping board and, using a sharp chef's knife, chop the salad well. Return to the bowl, drizzle the dressing over the salad, and toss well.Serve immediately.Serves one.Cook's note: Salad can easily be doubled, tripled or more. If you are serving several people, it's easier to chop the individual ingredients and place into a bowl than to chop the entire salad on a cutting board.@Recipe nutrition:Nutrition values per serving: 191 calories (70 percent from fat), 15 g fat (5 g saturated), 8.5 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 6 g protein, 23 mg cholesterol, 324 mg sodium.

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