fresh mozzarella salad

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Recipe by
Lynnda Cloutier
Mission Viejo, CA

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 For fresh mozzarella salad

  • 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

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 425.
  • 2
    Cut mozzarella into eight 1/2 inch thick slices. Marinate in olive oil for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • 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.
  • 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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