Grilled Smoked Mozzarella Salad

Name: Grilled Smoked Mozzarella Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb. smoked mozzarella; 3 tbsp. olive oil; 1/2 c. panko (Japanese bread crumbs); 1 pt. grape tomatoes; c. packed fresh basil leaves; 6 c. packed baby arugula; 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar

Published: Aug 12, 2014

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Yields:

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Cal/Serv:

640

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The secret to this easy upgrade of a tomato-mozzarella salad? A piping-hot grill pan. The result: crisp crusts and gooey centers!

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Directions

1. Step 1In large bowl, toss mozzarella slices with 2 tablespoons oil. Pour panko into large shallow dish. Press mozzarella slices into panko to coat both sides; place on small cookie sheet. Freeze 20 minutes.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, cut grape tomatoes into halves. Tear basil leaves.
3. Step 3Spray large grill pan with nonstick cooking spray; heat on medium-high until hot but not smoking. Place cheese slices on pan. Cook 2 minutes or until crumbs are golden and grill marks appear. With thin spatula, turn cheese slices over. Cook another 2 minutes. Transfer to large platter or cutting board.
4. Step 4In large bowl, toss arugula with tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, basil, remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Serve cheese slices over salad.