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Recipe

Herby Peach Mozzarella Salad

Servings 6

Ingredients:  

Vinaigrette

  • 2 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp dijon
  • 3 tbsp chopped basil
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1/2 cup safflower oil or other neutral oil

Toasted Breadcrumbs

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs

Salad

  • 1 ball mozzarella ripped into bite sized pieces
  • 3 large peaches sliced into bite sized pieces
  • 4 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 2 cups basil torn or small leaves
  • 1 small bag mixed greens
  • 1 small bag spinach

Instructions: 

  • In a small bowl, whisk together white vinegar, dijon, basil and honey.
    2 tbsp white vinegar, 3 tbsp chopped basil, 1 1/2 tbsp dijon, 2 tsp honey
  • Next, slowly add oil, in a slow stream, while whisking vigorously, until the vinaigrette thickens and becomes foggy. Set aside.
    1/2 cup safflower oil or other neutral oil
  • For the breadcrumbs, melt butter in a large frying pan on medium-low heat. Add the breadcrumbs to the pan, in a thin layer, and toast until golden brown and fragrant.
    2 tbsp butter, 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • Add a few pinches of salt, stir, and set aside in a bowl to cool.
  • In a large bowl, add mozzarella, peaches, parsley, basil, greens and spinach. Drizzle the dressing over the top, toss gently with hands or tongs, sprinkle with breadcrumbs, and serve immediately.
    1 ball mozzarella , 3 large peaches, 2 cups basil, 4 tbsp chopped parsley, 1 small bag mixed greens, 1 small bag spinach