Pecan Crusted Mozzarella Salad

Name: Pecan Crusted Mozzarella Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 4 salads, 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 cup pecan halves; 1/2 ounce parmesan cheese, grated; 0.5 (16 ounce) log fresh mozzarella cheese (8 ounces); 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 egg; 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 cup grape tomatoes; 6 cups mixed greens, salad blend

Submitted by weekend cooker

"This coated fresh mozzarella rounds are pan-fried to be crisp on the outside, and slightly melted on the inside."

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Ready In:: 23mins
Ingredients:: 11
Yields:: 4 salads
Serves:: 4

ingredients

¹⁄₂ cup pecan halves
¹⁄₂ ounce parmesan cheese, grated
0.5 (16 ounce) log fresh mozzarella cheese (8 ounces)
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 egg
¹⁄₃ cup panko breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons olive oil
¹⁄₂ cup balsamic vinaigrette
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 cup grape tomatoes
6 cups mixed greens, salad blend

directions

Finely chop pecans, and grate Parmesan cheese.
Slice mozzarella cheese into eight round about 1/2 inch thick.
Place flour in coating tray. Lightly beat egg in second tray.
Combine pecans, parmesan cheese, and bread crumbs in third tray.
Lightly dredge each mozzarella round in flour, shaking off excess, dip in egg, then into pecan mixture, coating evenly.
Add the oil to skillet, heat 1-3 minutes or until shimmering.
Cook mozzarella rounds 1-2 minutes on each side or until coating is golden brown, and cheese begins to soften around edges.
Add vinaigrette and mustard to a small bowl, and whisk until well blended.
Cut tomatoes in half, and divide mixed greens and tomatoes among 4 serving plates.
Drizzle with vinaigrette and top with mozzarella rounds.

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I enjoyed the salad with the crispy pecan mozzarella cheese. Thanks!

Sharon123

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weekend cooker

United States

Hello everyone, My name is Doug and I am the host of I recommend tag.I am in my early 40's, I am married, with two children. Michael 14, and katherine 10 . I started to learn to cook, after I got married, when my wife started working nights, and I couldn't get around because I had my entire left leg rebuilt. I just completed remodeling my entire house, and am very active at volunteering at my childrens schools. Rating System 5 stars- Outstanding (4 out 4 ) in family enjoyed. 4 stars - Very good (3 out of 4) in family enjoyed. Will make no adjustments. 3 stars - good, might consider an adjustment 2 stars- Okay- will make adjustment 1 star- debatable I will make again, would with right adjustment 0 stars - Will not attempt again.

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