Antipasti
List of Ingredients
6 cups mixed greens, such as mesclun, gourmet, It
1 cup artichoke heart quarters
1 cup roasted red peppers -- drained
1/2 cup julienned sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil
1/2 cup ripe olives
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg -- beaten
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces smoked mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar -- optional
1/4 cup julienned fresh basil leaves
OR
1 tablespoon dried basil -- optionalRecipe
Place greens on large serving platter. Arrange artichoke
hearts, peppers, sun-dried tomatoes and olives over
greens. Combine bread crumbs, Italian seasoning and salt
in shallow bowl. Dip cheese cubes in egg, then bread
crumb mixture, turning to coat all sides thoroughly. Repeat
process, coating cheese in egg then bread crumb mixture
again. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Place
cheese cubes in skillet; cook 2 to 3 minutes until golden
brown, turning frequently to cook all sides. Place cheese
on antipasto platter; drizzle with vinegar and sprinkle with
basil, if desired. Serve immediately.
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