Warm Onion-Mozzarella Salad Recipe

Name: Warm Onion-Mozzarella Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 large red onions; 8 slices fresh mozzarella cheese, 1/4 inch thick; 2 tablespoons virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 yellow or orange bell pepper, chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper; 1/4 cup hazelnuts, roasted, hulled, and halved; 1/2 cup chopped fresh sorrel (a lovely, tangy wild green found growing in many areas by April. If it is unavailable, simply add 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice when you add the vinegar); Balsamic vinegar, to taste

Servings: persons

3 large red onions
8 slices fresh mozzarella cheese, 1/4 inch thick
2 tablespoons virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 yellow or orange bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
1/4 cup hazelnuts, roasted, hulled, and halved
1/2 cup chopped fresh sorrel (a lovely, tangy wild green found growing in many areas by April. If it is unavailable, simply add 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice when you add the vinegar)
Balsamic vinegar, to taste

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1. Cut the onions in half-moon slices of about 1/2 inch, then arrange the slices on a baking sheet. Broil about 5 minutes, or until the skins begin to char. Remove from the broiler and set aside to cool.
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2. Arrange the cheese slices on a serving platter, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate.
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3. In a large frying pan, heat the oil and butter over low heat until the butter has melted. Increase the heat to medium, then add the peppers and saute 7-10 minutes, or until the peppers begin to turn translucent. Add the onions, chives, parsley, salt, and white pepper, and mix with a spoon. Add the hazelnuts and sorrel, mix briefly, and remove from the heat.
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4. Remove the cheese from the refrigerator, and spoon the mixture over the slices. Season with vinegar (and lemon juice, if sorrel wasn't obtainable) and serve immediately.

325

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 large red onions, 8 slices fresh mozzarella cheese, 1/4 inch thick, 2 tablespoons virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Warm Onion-Mozzarella 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.

Warm Onion-Mozzarella Salad

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