Fresh Mozzarella Salad W/ Avocado, Roasted Corn & Tomato Recipe

Name: Fresh Mozzarella Salad W/ Avocado, Roasted Corn & Tomato
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ears sweet corn, in the husk; 12 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes or 12 lb bocconcini; 2 ripe avocados, halved, peeled, and cut into 1/4-inch cubes; 12 pint grape tomatoes or 12 pint other small tomatoes, halved; 8 -10 fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips; sea salt & freshly ground black pepper; 3 handfuls of young arugula or 3 baby greens; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, plus; 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest; 1 -2 teaspoon lemon juice, to taste; 1 -2 fresh basil leaf, cut into thin strips; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat leaf parsley; ⅜ cup extra virgin olive oil; sea salt, to taste; fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

4 ears sweet corn, in the husk
12 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes or 12 lb bocconcini
2 ripe avocados, halved, peeled, and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
12 pint grape tomatoes or 12 pint other small tomatoes, halved
8 -10 fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips
sea salt & freshly ground black pepper
3 handfuls of young arugula or 3 baby greens
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, plus
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
1 -2 teaspoon lemon juice, to taste
1 -2 fresh basil leaf, cut into thin strips
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
⅜ cup extra virgin olive oil
sea salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Soak the corn in the sink or a bowl filled with cold water for 10 to 15 minutes.
2
Place on a baking sheet with sides and roast for 20 to 25 minutes, until the kernels are tender.
3
Cool to room temperature, then pull off and discard the husks and silks.
4
Cut the kernels off the cob into a large bowl.
5
Add the mozzarella, avocados, tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper to the bowl with the corn.
6
Drizzle 1⁄2 cup of the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently.
7
Be careful not to over-mix or mash the avocado.
8
Season with more salt, pepper or vinaigrette to taste.
9
Serve on a bed of the arugula or baby greens.
10
Summer Herb Vinaigrette:.
11
Combine the vinegar, mustard, lemon zest and juice, basil, oregano, and parsley in a small bowl, and stir to mix.
12
Whisk in the olive oil in a slow, steady stream until all of the oil is incorporated.
13
Season with salt and pepper.
14
Use immediately or store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to three days.

4212

kcal

Calories

257

Fat

Carbs

394

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ears sweet corn, in the husk, 12 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes or 12 lb bocconcini, 2 ripe avocados, halved, peeled, and cut into 1/4-inch cubes, 12 pint grape tomatoes or 12 pint other small tomatoes, halved, and more.

Yes, Fresh Mozzarella Salad W/ Avocado, Roasted Corn & Tomato 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.

Fresh Mozzarella Salad W/ Avocado, Roasted Corn & Tomato

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