Marinated mozzarella with green salad
6 servings
20 minutes
Marinated mozzarella with green salad is an embodiment of freshness and harmony of flavors characteristic of Italian cuisine. This recipe combines the delicate, creamy texture of mozzarella with aromatic notes of basil and the tangy acidity of lemon juice. Honey adds a light sweetness that softens the acidity, while olive oil enriches the dish with a silky flavor. The origins of this recipe trace back to the Italian tradition of serving fresh cheeses with fragrant herbs and olive oil, creating light and exquisite appetizers. The dish is perfect as a standalone summer salad or as an elegant appetizer for main courses. Serving mozzarella on a bed of green salads provides not only gastronomic pleasure but also a rich ensemble of vitamins and nutrients that can adorn any table.
1
Mix Extra Virgin olive oil with salt, honey, black pepper, and the juice of two lemons. Drizzle this mixture over the bottom of a deep flat bowl and evenly scatter a pinch of green basil leaves on the bottom.
- Olive oil: 100 ml
- Salt: to taste
- Buckwheat honey: 1 tablespoon
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Lemon: 2 pieces
- Basil: 100 g
2
Slice the mozzarella into thick pieces and place it in a bowl with lemon-olive sauce. Drizzle the mozzarella with the same sauce and top with basil leaves.
- Mozzarella cheese: 1 kg
- Basil: 100 g
3
Layer another layer of mozzarella on top and repeat the process of layering leaves and drizzling with a mixture of oil, honey, and lemon juice. Cover the bowl with a lid or seal with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for ten minutes. Serve by placing the cheese on a bed of green salads and drizzling with the sauce from the bowl.
- Mozzarella cheese: 1 kg
- Basil: 100 g
- Olive oil: 100 ml
- Buckwheat honey: 1 tablespoon
- Lemon: 2 pieces
- Mixed salad leaves: 200 g