Spanish Mozzarella Salad
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
My love for Spanish cuisine inspired me to create this vibrant mozzarella salad that comes together in just 45 minutes total. It's wonderfully simple to prepare, requiring minimal cooking skills and affordable ingredients you likely have on hand. Fresh mozzarella pairs beautifully with briny olives, sun dried tomatoes, and tender artichoke hearts, while kalamata olives provide heart healthy monounsaturated fats. The crusty bread is perfect for soaking up the tangy vinaigrette. This salad feels restaurant quality yet tastes homemade, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests without stress.
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Ingredients
- 200 gspanish mozzarella(diced)
- 400 gmixed greens
- 150 gkalamata olives
- 100 gsun-dried tomatoes
- 200 gartichoke hearts
- 1 piecered onion(thinly sliced)
- 20 gred pepper flakes(to taste)
- 6 mlextra virgin olive oil
- 4 mlwhite wine vinegar
- 10 gsalt
- 5 gblack pepper
- 20 gfresh parsley
- 200 gcrusty bread
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Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, Spanish mozzarella, Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and artichoke hearts.
Tip: Toss gently to combine.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
Tip: Adjust the seasoning to taste.
- 3
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
Tip: Make sure the salad is well coated with the dressing.
- 4
Sprinkle the red pepper flakes over the top of the salad and toss again.
Tip: Add an extra kick of heat if desired.
- 5
Top the salad with thinly sliced red onion and chopped fresh parsley.
Tip: Add a pop of color and freshness to the dish.
- 6
Serve the salad immediately, garnished with crusty bread on the side.
Tip: Perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.
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