Deep Fried Mozzarella Ball Salad Recipe

Name: Deep Fried Mozzarella Ball Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese, balls; 1 cup dried breadcrumbs; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon dried basil; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; 1 cup olive oil; 5 cups mixed salad greens, packed; 1 tomatoes, chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; ¾ tablespoon balsamic vinegar; ¼ teaspoon sugar; ground pepper

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese, balls
1 cup dried breadcrumbs
1 egg
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup olive oil
5 cups mixed salad greens, packed
1 tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
¾ tablespoon balsamic vinegar
¼ teaspoon sugar
ground pepper

1
Beat egg in a small bowl.
2
Pour breadcrumbs in another bowl, mix in dried herbs, and place bowl beside beaten egg.
3
Drain and pat mozzarella balls dry with paper towel.
4
Dip mozzarella balls first into the egg, then in the breadcrumbs until coated.
5
Once mozzarella balls are coated, cover, and chill for at least two hours (or overnight).
6
Pour 1 cup olive oil in a saucepan.
7
Put on medium heat.
8
Slowly drop mozzarella balls into the heated oil a few at a time.
9
Once mozzarella balls brown (about 2 minutes), carefully remove them from oil with a slotted spoon, and place on paper towels.
10
In another bowl whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil with Balsamic Vinegar.
11
Add sugar and ground pepper.
12
Drizzle salad with vinaigrette.
13
Serve with chopped tomatoes and deep-fried Mozzarella balls on top.

848

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese, balls, 1 cup dried breadcrumbs, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon dried basil, and more.

Yes, Deep Fried Mozzarella Ball Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Deep Fried Mozzarella Ball Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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