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Mozza Melba Salad

Mozza Melba Salad
  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Recipe Using Fresh Mozzarella
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    Bon Chocolat's Notes: A variation on the old standard dessert - Peaches Melba. This recipe - my own made-up - uses mozzarella.I like it as a fruite/cheese course instead of dessert on hot days but its also great...

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Serves 4

  1. combine wine, cup water, lemon juice and sugar in a saucepan.Bring to slow simmer.

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  2. split peaches in half, add to saucepan.Simmer until soft but will hold shape, about 6 minutes. Keep close eye so it doesn't scorch.

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  3. remove peaches with a slotted spoon and allow to cool

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  4. meanwhile, rinse and sort raspberries. when peaches are removed from sauce pan, add 2/3 c berries. Cook barely 4 minutes so juices burst - stir well.

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  5. Allow berry syrup to cool slightly then process. Strain seeds if you wish.

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  6. Mix olive oil, salt, one sprig of mint, finely chopped, vinegar and 1/2 of syrup.

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  7. Lay field greens on plates. Arrange mozzarella and peachs. Drizzle with dressing freely. Use remaining berries and mint sprig to add color and texture to each plate. Serve with a soft prosceco.

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1 Comment on Mozza Melba Salad

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This sounds delicious! I would like it on arugula with some toasted pecans or walnuts!

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