Mozzarella And Mixed Leaf Salad With Mint Peach And Prosciutto Recipes

Steps:

• Try and get bold of Buffalo Mozzarella if you can -- it makes all the difference as it's softer and tastier than normal mozzarella. I must admit I also like to crumble a little bit of dried chili over my mozzarella, but I'm a chili freak and you may not be, so you don't have to! And use any mixed leaves you fancy.
• Get hold of some really nice ripe peaches, pinch the skin and peel from the bottom to the top then quarter them. Rip the mozzarella into 4 and place on a plate with the peach. Lightly season. Lay a couple of slices of prosciutto over the top. Dress the mixed salad leaves and torn up mint with a little olive oil and lemon juice dressing. Throw the leaves on top of the plate.

Steps:

• Halve the mozzarella and tomatoes and combine in bowl with scallions and herbs. Dress salad with vinegar, olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste.

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• In a jar mix together oil and lemon juice. Place lid tightly on and shake. Reserve to the side. In a bowl place baby greens. Add dressing, salt, pepper and toss. Place salad greens, in a layer on the bottom of the serving plate. Next strew around the plate the prosciutto as the next layer. Top with peach wedges and mozzarella. Serve immediately.

Steps:

• Heat a frying pan. Without adding any oil, fry the prosciutto slices until wrinkled and crisp. Place on a sheet of kitchen roll, leave to cool, break into large shards, then set aside.
• Boil the peas in a pan of salted water for 2 mins until just tender. Meanwhile, mix all the vinaigrette ingredients together, season, then set aside. If making ahead, do not add the chopped mint until ready to serve, as it will discolour. When the peas are cooked, drain, then run them under cold water until completely cool. Pat dry with kitchen paper.
• To serve, divide the mozzarella between 2 plates, scatter the peas over and sit the prosciutto shards on top. Drizzle the dressing over and around, and scatter with the mint leaves.

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in the orzo, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, but still firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain well, and let cool.
• Mix the mozzarella cheese cubes, tomatoes, basil, crushed red pepper flakes, and salt with olive oil in a salad bowl. Gently mix in the orzo pasta, and toss lightly to coat the ingredients with oil.