Marinated Mozzarella, Cherry Tomato and Strawberry Salad
Marinated Mozzarella, Cherry Tomato and Strawberry Salad with Espellete Balsamic Dressing Recipe
by GourmetFoodStore.com
Fresh mozzarella is elevated to fabulous levels with a quick marinade in walnut oil and zesty Piment D’ Espellete. Matched with sweet strawberries and juicy cherry tomatoes to balance out that heat, it’s a match made in summer-produce heaven.
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Yield: Serves 4
Marinated Mozzarella, Cherry Tomato and Strawberry Salad with Espellete Balsamic Dressing Recipe Instructions
Ingredients
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2 cups mozzarella nodini or bocconcino
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2 tbsp. walnut oil
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½ to 1 tsp. Piment d’Espelette (to taste)
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1 1/2 cups yellow cherry tomatoes
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1 and ½ cup red cherry tomatoes
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1 and ½ cup strawberries
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1 cup basil leaves
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2 tbsp. olive oil
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2 tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar
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Sea salt or kosher salt
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Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
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Cut the mozzarella balls in half and put in a bowl, drizzle with the walnut oil and add the Piment d’ Espelette. Mix, cover and keep for at least 15 minutes in the refrigerator.
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In a large bowl, mxi the strawberries, tomatoes and mozzarella. Cut half of the basil leaves in strips with a scissor and add. Reserve in the fridge, covered.
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Dress with Mix the olive oil, salt, pepper and balsamic vinegar, and add basil leaves on top
