Meal Kit
Fresh Mozzarella Salad
With Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Basil, Red Onion and Balsamic Reduction
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 1 days
Contains: Milk
Chef
Justin Paruszkiewicz
With winter now past us (fingers-crossed), we created a fresh mozzarella, basil and heirloom cherry tomato salad to celebrate the season and get you thinking about warmer months ahead. Mozzarella hails from southern Italy, and its name is derived from the method in which it is made. Mozzare means ‘to cut’ in Italian. Drizzled with a balsamic reduction, this salad is a perfect combination of flavors, textures, and freshness for your next spring meal.
In Your Box (serves 2)
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4 oz. Whole Fresh Mozzarella
- 0 Basil Sprigs
- 0 oz. Baby Arugula
- 0 fl. oz. Balsamic Vinegar
- 0 oz. Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes
- 0 Red Onion
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Nutrition (per serving) WPenzEqk
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Calories160
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Carbohydrates0g
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Net Carbs0g
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Fat14g
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Protein10g
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Sodium30mg
Recipe Steps
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Prep the Vegetables
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half. Peel the red onion and slice in half. Slice the halves into thin julienne pieces (matchsticks).
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2 Make the Dressing
Pour balsamic vinegar in a small sauté pan over medium heat. Bring the heat to a boil without reducing the heat on the stove then lower heat so that the boil reduces to a simmer. Stir occasionally until the vinegar has reduced by at least half. Don't try to increase the heat, unless you want to be left with a stiff, hardened mess.
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3 Compose the Ingredients
Compose the salad by placing the mozzarella balls and heirloom cherry tomatoes in a straight line across the plate.
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4 Plate the Dish
When the mozzarella balls and heirloom cherry tomatoes are composed on the plate in a line, top with baby arugula, red onion, and fresh basil leaves. Dress the plate with the balsamic reduction. Small dots are simple and beautiful!
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