Fresh Mozzarella and Roasted Beet Salad with Watercress and Balsamic Vinaigrette
- 2-1/4 gal. watercress
- 2-1/2 qt. frisee
- 1-1/2 qt. Fresh Italian parsley, chopped, divided
- 3 qt. fresh mozzarella cheese (1 lb. balls), chopped
- 3 qt. red beets, roasted, peeled and chopped
- 1-1/2 qt. coarsely chopped black walnuts, toasted
- 1 qt. golden raisins
- 3 cups fresh chives, chopped
- 1-1/2 qt. KRAFT Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
- Toss watercress and frisee with 2 cups of the parsley (or 1/4 cup for trial recipe) in large bowl; cover.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Mix mozzarella cheese, beets, walnuts, raisins, chives and remaining 4-1/4 cups parsley (or 1/4 cup parsley for trial recipe) with 1 qt.
- of the dressing (or 3 Tbsp.
- of the dressing for trial recipe).
- Cover.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Drain, reserving dressing.
- For each serving: Place 2-1/2- to 3-inch ring mold in center of large salad plate.
- Spoon 3/4 cup of the cheese mixture into center of mold; press firmly until tightly packed.
- Remove ring mold.
- Toss 2 Tbsp.
- of the remaining dressing with 1 cup of the watercress mixture.
- Serve over beet mixture.
watercress, frisee, fresh italian parsley, mozzarella cheese, red beets, black walnuts, golden raisins, fresh chives, dressing
Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/-2684.aspx (may not work)