Fresh Mozzarella Salad
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Fresh, moist mozzarella is a real treat. This delicate cheese is soft, light, and creamy--quite a contrast from hard shredded or powdered mozzarella.


Fresh Mozzarella Salad

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Servings: Makes 4 servings.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
Related Categories: Arugula, Low Sodium, Peppers, Vegetable Salad
 
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Ingredients
  • 2  medium
    red and/or yellow sweet peppers
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  • 8  ounces
    smoked fresh mozzarella cheese or fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
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  • 2  cups
    fresh arugula or spinach
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  • 1/4  cup
    olive oil
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  • 1/4  cup
    balsamic vinegar
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    coarsely ground black pepper
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  • 1/8  teaspoon
    salt (optional)
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  • 2  small
    fresh hot peppers, halved (optional)*
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Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Halve sweet peppers lengthwise; remove stems, seeds, and membranes. Place peppers, cut side down, on foil-lined baking sheet. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until skins are blistered and dark. Remove from oven; immediately cover tightly with foil. Let stand about 30 minutes to steam.
2.
Remove skin from peppers; discard. Cut roasted sweet peppers into 3x1-1/2-inch strips. On chilled salad plates, loosely overlap sweet pepper strips, mozzarella slices, and half of the arugula or spinach. Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar. Sprinkle with pepper and salt, if desired.
3.
Surround with remaining arugula or spinach. Garnish with hot pepper half, if desired. Makes 4 servings.

Note
Hot peppers contain oils that can burn eyes, lips, and sensitive skin, so wear plastic gloves while preparing them and be sure to wash your hands thoroughly afterward.
Nutrition information
Calories 306, Total Fat 26 g, Saturated Fat 9 g, Cholesterol 44 mg, Sodium 218 mg, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 12 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 43%, Vitamin C 108%, Calcium 26%, Iron 5%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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