GREEN SALAD WITH MOZZARELLA CROQUETTES

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GREEN SALAD WITH MOZZARELLA CROQUETTES

Ingredients :

Mixed lettuce, rinsed and torn into medium size pieces

Watercress

Spinach, rinsed and torn into medium size pieces

Mozzarella cheese, cut in 2 x 2 ½ (4 x ½ ) thick sticks

Flour, to flower mozzarella sticks

2 eggs, slightly beaten

2 teaspoons fresh oregano, finely chopped

Grated bread crumbs or panko

Oil, the necessary amount

Salt

Pepper

Dressing:

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon red vinegar

1 tablespoon mustard

1 teaspoon brown sugar

1 garlic clove, crushed

¾ cup olive oil

Salt

Pepper

Preparation:

Place lettuce, watercress and spinach in a salad bowl and set aside. Combine egg with fresh oregano. Place egg mixture, flour and bread crumbs in separate small bowls.

Season mozzarella sticks with salt and pepper. Dredge each stick in flour, dip in the egg mixture and cover well with bread crumbs. Freeze for 10 to 15 minutes.

Heat oil in a skillet until hot, not smoky. Remove mozzarella from the freezer and fry in batches (5 or 6 each time) until golden on all sides. Remove immediately and drain on paper towels.
Toss mozzarella sticks with salad and place some on top.

Dressing:
Place all ingredients but the oil in a bowl. Gradually, whisk in oil. Correct seasonings.

Preparation time: 45 minutes

Yields: 1 cup dressing

4 – 6 servings