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Article: Strawberry, Mozzarella and Arugula Salad
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- The Washington Post
- Article date:
- April 2, 2008
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Strawberry, Mozzarella and Arugula Salad
4 first-course servings
Fresh mozzarella usually is paired with tomatoes, but tart spring
strawberries or summer peaches make a nice match as well. Here, the
cheese-fruit axis is complemented by bitter, earthy arugula and a
balsamic vinaigrette.
The recipe calls for bocconcini -- small balls of fresh
mozzarella -- which are available in large supermarkets near the
deli section. Small cubes of fresh mozzarella may be substituted.
From In Season columnist Stephanie Witt Sedgwick.
4 ounces arugula leaves (about 4 cups loosely packed), tough
stems removed
16 bocconcini-size mozzarella cheese balls, cut in half (may
substitute 4 ounces fresh ...