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Mozzarella and Fontina Panzanella Salad

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Active Time

30 Minutes

Servings

10-12

Ingredients

Balsamic Vinaigrette:

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons capers, undrained
2 small garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup olive oil
Pepper to taste

Panzanella Salad:

1/2 loaf artisan-style or French bread baguette, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 6 to 8 ounces)
1 small English cucumber, quartered and sliced 1/2-inch thick
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 ounces BelGioioso Fontina cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 ounces BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella cheese - Pearls, drained
1/2 medium red onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips

Cheese

Look for the Proudly Wisconsin Badge when shopping for cheese. Any brand of Wisconsin Fontina or Fresh Mozzarella can be used in this recipe.

Instructions

Balsamic Vinaigrette:

Whisk the balsamic vinegar, capers, garlic and salt in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Season with pepper to taste.

Panzanella Salad:

Heat oven to 400°F.
Place bread cubes on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 8-12 minutes or until dry and golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
Combine the cucumber, tomatoes, fontina, mozzarella and red onion in a large salad bowl. Top with bread cubes and basil. Toss with vinaigrette.

Recipe Tip

Panzanella is a Tuscan chopped salad that's often tossed with bread, tomatoes and a vinaigrette.

Cheesemonger Tip

Do you have questions when shopping for cheese? Ask the cheesemonger! A cheesemonger specializes in the buying and selling of high-quality cheese, usually available in the specialty section of a grocery store or cheese shop. Knowledgeable and passionate, a cheesemonger is a go-to resource for cheese varieties and pairings, proper cheese storage and handling, its cooking applications and cheese brand information.

Fresh, milky mozzarella balls are available in different sizes; sometimes the pearl-sized variety is also labeled as perline. They're the perfect size for salads and pasta dishes.

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Mozzarella and Fontina Panzanella Salad

Ingredients

Balsamic Vinaigrette:

Panzanella Salad:

Cheese

Instructions

Balsamic Vinaigrette:

Panzanella Salad:

Recipe Tip

Cheesemonger Tip

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