Marinated Mozzarella Tossed Salad |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Pam Bremson of Kansas City, Missouri shares her extra special salad made with mozzarella cheese, grape tomatoes and a flavorful homemade dressing from olive oil, balsamic vinegar and apricot nectar. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar |
2 tablespoons apricot nectar |
1 garlic clove, minced |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and thyme |
1/8 teaspoon pepper |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
4 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes |
6 cups torn romaine |
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, apricot nectar, garlic, salt, basil, oregano, thyme and pepper. Slowly whisk in the oil. Add cheese cubes and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. Just before serving, toss the romaine, tomatoes and cheese mixture in a large salad bowl. Yield: 6 servings.
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