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Italian Mozzarella Salad




Source of Recipe


MSN House & Home


Recipe Introduction


Crusty Italian bread with olive oil or butter is perfect on the side. Cappuccino and tiramisu or biscotti for dessert complete the menu.




List of Ingredients




1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil or salad oil
1-1/2 teaspoons snipped fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 small clove garlic, minced
8 ounces round- or log-shaped mozzarella (preferably fresh mozzarella) or part-skim scamorza
15-ounce can black beans or garbanzo beans
15-ounce can butter beans or great northern beans
1 small cucumber, quartered lengthwise and sliced (1 cup)
2 red and/or yellow tomatoes, thinly sliced
1/2 cup sliced green onion
Fresh basil sprigs (optional)


Recipe



In a jar with a screw-top lid combine vinegar, oil, basil, mustard, crushed red pepper, and garlic. Cover and shake well to mix. Chill until needed, up to 48 hours.
Cut mozzarella or scamorza cheese into thin slices; set aside. Drain and rinse beans; drain thoroughly.
In a large mixing bowl combine beans and cucumber. Add dressing to bean mixture; toss. Divide among 4 dinner plates. Arrange cheese and tomato slices alternately atop bean mixture. Sprinkle with sliced green onion. Garnish with basil sprigs, if desired.