Deep Fried Mozzarella Ball Salad
- 1 12 cups mozzarella cheese, balls
- 1 cup dried breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 12 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup olive oil
- 5 cups mixed salad greens, packed
- 1 tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 34 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 14 teaspoon sugar
- ground pepper
- Beat egg in a small bowl.
- Pour breadcrumbs in another bowl, mix in dried herbs, and place bowl beside beaten egg.
- Drain and pat mozzarella balls dry with paper towel.
- Dip mozzarella balls first into the egg, then in the breadcrumbs until coated.
- Once mozzarella balls are coated, cover, and chill for at least two hours (or overnight).
- Pour 1 cup olive oil in a saucepan.
- Put on medium heat.
- Slowly drop mozzarella balls into the heated oil a few at a time.
- Once mozzarella balls brown (about 2 minutes), carefully remove them from oil with a slotted spoon, and place on paper towels.
- In another bowl whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil with Balsamic Vinegar.
- Add sugar and ground pepper.
- Drizzle salad with vinaigrette.
- Serve with chopped tomatoes and deep-fried Mozzarella balls on top.
mozzarella cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, basil, oregano, olive oil, mixed salad greens, tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sugar, ground pepper
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/deep-fried-mozzarella-ball-salad-394658 (may not work)