
Panzanella Salad with Fresh Mozzarella
( YIELD: 12 SERVINGS )
| I N G R E D I E N T S | |
|---|---|
| Balsamic vinegar | 1/2 cup |
| Dijon mustard | 4 Tbsp. |
| Garlic, chopped | 1 Tbsp. |
| Salt and pepper | to taste |
| Extra virgin olive oil | 1 1/2 cups |
| Tomatoes, large dice | 4 cups |
| Red onions, small dice | 1 1/2 cups |
| Artichoke hearts, quartered | 4 cups |
| Parsley, chopped | 1/2 cup |
| Large croutons, 1" cubed | 6 cups. |
| Fresh Mozzarella Ciliegine, divided | 36 oz/108 each. |
| Mixed greens | 24 cups. |
| Fresh basil, chiffonade | 1 1/2 cups. |
| 1 | Combine balsamic vinegar, Dijon mutard, garlic, salt and pepper. |
| 2 | Add extra virgin olive oil slowly, whisking to emulsify. |
| 3 | Combine tomatoes, red onions, artichoke hearts, parsley, croutons, and 24 oz/72 each Cilegine. |
| 4 | Add 1 1/2 cups balsamic vinaigrette and toss well. |
| 5 | For each serving, toss 2 cups mixed greens with 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinaigrette. |
| 6 | Arrange on plate and top with 1 1/2 cups tomato/mozzarella mixture. Garnish with 2 Tbsp. basil chiffonade and 3 Ciliegine. |