Summer Bean and Mozzarella Salad

(from Fluff’s recipe box)

Source: Family Circle

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Serves 6 people

Categories: not tried, salad

Ingredients

  • 1/4 C sherry wine vinegar
  • 3/4 t. salt
  • 1/4 t. black pepper
  • 2 t. Dijon mustard
  • 2 t. honey
  • 2/3 C extra-virgin olive oil
  • 8 oz. fresh mozzarella
  • 1 lb. mixed green and yellow beans
  • 1 C grape tomatoes
  • 8 C torn Boston lettuce

Directions

  1. In a medium-size bowl, whisk together vinegar, salt, black pepper, Dijon mustard, and honey until smooth. Gradually whisk in the olive oil and continue whisking until thickened. Set aside. Cut mozzarella into 1/2-inch pieces. Set aside.

  2. Bring a medium-size pot of salted water to a boil. Add beans and cook for 5 minutes. Drain beans and place in a glass bowl. Toss with 1/4 cup of the dressing. Allow to cool to room temperature.

  3. Slice tomatoes in half. In a large bowl, toss together tomatoes, lettuce, mozzarella, beans, and 1/4 cup of the dressing.

  4. Serve salad immediately with the remaining dressing on the side.

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