Fresh Mozzarella Salad W/ Avocado, Roasted Corn & Tomato

Name: Fresh Mozzarella Salad W/ Avocado, Roasted Corn & Tomato
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 ears sweet corn, in the husk; 1/2 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes or 1/2 lb bocconcini; 2 ripe avocados, halved, peeled, and cut into 1/4-inch cubes; 1/2 pint grape tomatoes or 1/2 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; 3/8 cup extra virgin olive oil; sea salt, to taste; fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Submitted by swissms

"Source: NBC Today Show, summer vegetables."

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photo by WiGal

Ready In:: 1hr 5mins
Ingredients:: 18
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

4 ears sweet corn, in the husk
¹⁄₂ lb fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes or 1/2 lb bocconcini
2 ripe avocados, halved, peeled, and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
¹⁄₂ pint grape tomatoes or 1/2 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
Summer Herb Vinaigrette
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
³⁄₈ cup extra virgin olive oil
sea salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

directions

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

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Reviews

Wonderful combination of flavors and colors! All my favorite veggies. I like how you can do most it ahead of time except for the avocado. I did add quite a bit of pepper and even some salt. This is a huge recipe if served as a side-at least 8 people could eat this. Thank you swissms for posting.

WiGal
This is really very good! I followed as written and it was good...and then I added some very finelly chopped red onion about a 1 Tb. there is none left over. Great salad to take to a party!

ozz54

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swissms

I love cooking for family and friends. I especially enjoy baking...it is like combining art and science to create something extraordinary. I am most known for making desserts like Recipe #336060. My pet peeve: when people sign-up to bring dessert to a pot-luck or dinner party and they bring something pre-made from the store. My friends and family now know to always let me bring the dessert. :) I enjoy traveling and believe that one of the best ways to experience a culture is through food. I have lived in Germany, Spain and Switzerland, and currently live in the US. My rating system: 5 stars - Excellent! Delicious! Could not be better...will make often. 4 stars - Very good! May tweak slightly. 3 stars - Good base recipe. Will need to tweak. 2 stars - Ok. Will keep looking. Cooking Contests & Games: <img src=http://www.recipezaar.com/members/home/590105/hcabc.jpg> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v726/annacia/Permanent%20Banners/snow-queens-sm.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> <img src="http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj81/HokiesLady65/Banners/ST_AMBADGE.jpg"> <img src="http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a132/tgifford/Game%20Room%20Banners/AM%20Banners/holidaybadge.gif" border="0" alt="Photobucket"> <img src="http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r317/j_welcome/pics2/food/PRMRcopy.jpg"> <img src="http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/ZaarNicksMom/Animation6.gif"> <img src="http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/ZaarNicksMom/PACsticker-Adopted.jpg"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v726/annacia/Permanent%20Banners/cc-banner-7-09.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> <img src="http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/MrsTeny/Permanent%20Collection/PACSpring09Participation.jpg"> <img src="http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/MrsTeny/Permanent%20Collection/PACSpring09Iwasadopted.jpg">

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