Fresh Mozzarella & Tomato Salad Recipe

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A splash of lemon and hint of refreshing mint brighten up the medley of red tomatoes, creamy mozzarella and ripe avocados in this colorful, sensational salad. —Lynn Scully, Rancho Santa Fe, California

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Fresh Mozzarella & Tomato Salad Recipe
  • Prep: 25 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 8 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 6 plum tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cartons (8 ounces each) fresh mozzarella cheese pearls, drained
  • 1/3 cup minced fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh mint
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and chopped

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cheese, basil, parsley and mint; set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper. Pour over tomato mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
  • Just before serving, stir in avocados. Serve with a slotted spoon. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 305 calories, 26 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 45 mg cholesterol, 309 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 11 g protein.

Originally published as Fresh Mozzarella & Tomato Salad in Simple & Delicious July/August 2009, p35

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Fresh Mozzarella Facts

Compared to the more firm texture of most commercially produced mozzarella, fresh mozzarella is soft and moist. The flavor is mild, delicate and somewhat milky. Fresh mozzarella is usually shaped into balls and stored in brine. After buying fresh mozzarella, it should be refrigerated in the brine and eaten within a few days.

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Reviewed on May. 13, 2012 by ttmichels

Seriously good! I added a little more salt but it is a great salad!


Reviewed on Jan. 02, 2012 by umyaznemo

I found the dressing to be bland, although the salad does have potential.


Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2011 by cmfisher

I was pleasantly surprised how well my family liked this salad! It was a hit!


Reviewed on May. 02, 2010 by adj021

I love this fresh recipe especially with fresh tomatos. Its great for a warm day cookout. I left out the mint because it didnt sound appealing and it was just as tasty.


Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2009 by valanddansmith

This was very good but quite expensive to make - I paid $7.99 for the cheese alone!!! I left out the mint because we don't like the taste of it...

 
 
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