Caprese Salad With Blueberry Croutons
- 1 1/2 cups blueberries
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 cups crushed cornflakes (done gently in a coffee grinder or food processor)
- 2 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 large ripe heirloom tomatoes, sliced
- 12 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 6 basil leaves, cut into thin strips
- Rinse the blueberries, shaking off excess water but keeping them slightly wet.
- Dip them in the flour and shake off excess.
- Using a slotted spoon, dip the berries in the egg and drain.
- Roll them in the cornflakes, coating them completely.
- Heat the canola oil in a very large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the berries and saute until brown and crisp, gently shaking the pan to brown them evenly.
- While the berries are sauteing, whisk the olive oil and balsamic vinegar together.
- On a platter, alternate slices of tomato and mozzarella.
- Drizzle with the vinaigrette.
- Place hot blueberries around the platter.
- Garnish with basil leaves and serve immediately.
blueberries, flour, eggs, gently, canola oil, extravirgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, tomatoes, mozzarella, basil
Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/11302 (may not work)