MARINATED MOZZARELLA TOSSED SALAD

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Pam Bremson of Kansas City, Missouri shares her extra special salad made with mozzarella cheese, grape tomatoes and a flavorful homemade dressing from olive oil, balsamic vinegar and apricot nectar.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons apricot nectar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
6 cups torn romaine
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, apricot nectar, garlic, salt, basil, oregano, thyme and pepper. Slowly whisk in the oil. Add cheese cubes and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour., Just before serving, toss the romaine, tomatoes and cheese mixture in a large salad bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges