fresh mozzarella salad

Name: Fresh Mozzarella Salad
Ingredients: - 1 lb. fresh mozzarella; - 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil; - 1 cup bread crumbs; - 1/4 cup ground nuts; - 3 cups mixed fresh salad greens; - 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar; - 3 slices prosciutto, chopped; - 1/2 cup kalamata olives; - 1/2 cup chopped fresh tomato

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Lynnda Cloutier

Mission Viejo, CA

Updated on Jan 31, 2013

This is a little different from the traditional mozzarella salad. The cheese is breaded to give it a crunchy texture.

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Ingredients

- 1 lb. fresh mozzarella
- 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup ground nuts
- 3 cups mixed fresh salad greens
- 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 3 slices prosciutto, chopped
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh tomato

How To Make fresh mozzarella salad

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425.

Step 2

Cut mozzarella into eight 1/2 inch thick slices. Marinate in olive oil for 1 to 2 minutes.
Step 3

Mix bread crumbs and ground nuts. Dredge marinated cheese slices in bread crumb/nut mixture. Put on baking sheet. Bake for 3 to 4 minutes or til warm.
Step 4

Put salad greens in a bowl and toss with vinegar. Put salad greens on plates. Top with warm mozzarella and garnish with prosciutto, olives and tomatoes. Makes 4 servings.
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