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Title: Fresh Mozzarella Salad Categories: Salad Yield: 6 Servings 1/4 c Extra virgin olive oil 2 Cloves garlic; pressed 1/2 ts Crushed red pepper flakes; -or more to taste 8 oz Fresh Mozzarella cheese; -quartered 1 ct Cherry tomatoes; rinsed, -stemmed (halved if large) 2 tb Torn fresh basil leaves Salt to taste In small skillet combine olive oil, garlic and red pepper flakes; heat gently over very low heat just until garlic sizzles and oil is warm; do not brown; cool at room temperature. Drain the mozzarella well and pat dry; place in a serving bowl. Drizzle with red pepper, garlic and oil. Toss to coat. Marinate in refrigerator 1-2 hours. Add the tomatoes, basil and salt just before serving. Toss lightly to blend. Serves 6. NEWSPAPER ARTICLE From a collection of my mother's (Judy Hosey) recipe box which contained lots of her favorite recipes, clippings, etc. Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, http://www.erols.com/hosey. |