 |
Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 12 |
|
If you're craving a pepperoni pizza and it's just too hot to turn on the oven, this dish is a satisfying warm weather substitute. (Prep. time does not reflect chill time). Ingredients:
10 plum tomatoes, chopped |
3 medium green peppers, cut into 1 inch pieces |
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese |
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package pepperoni |
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained |
1/4 cup chopped onion |
1/3 cup tomato juice |
1/4 cup red wine vinegar or 1/4 cup cider vinegar |
1/4 cup olive oil |
1 clove garlic, minced |
1/2 teaspoon dried basil |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
3/4 cup seasoned croutons |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, green pepper, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, olives, and onion; mix well.
2. In a small bowl, combine tomato juice, vinegar, oil, garlic, basil and pepper; whisk together well.
3. Pour the dressing over the tomato mixture; toss to coat.
4. Cover and refrigerate several hours.
5. Sprinkle croutons just before serving.
|
|