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Nectarine and Fried Mozzarella Caprese Salad | halfbakedharvest.com @hbharvest
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Nectarine and Fried Mozzarella Caprese Salad.

It's pretty simple, but still delicious none the less.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 485kcal

Ingredients

Salad

  • 2-3 ripe but firm nectarines, sliced into wedges
  • 2 ripe heirloom tomatoes sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 6 fresh figs halved
  • 1 cup fresh basil roughly chopped
  • 1 handful watercress or arugula
  • 3 ounces prosciutto torn (optional)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses or honey
  • kosher salt + pepper

Fried Mozzarella

Instructions

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the nectarines, tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, figs, basil, watercress or arugula and prosciutto.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic, pomegranate molasses, salt + pepper. Drizzle a little of the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss. Fry the mozzarella (see below) and add it to the salad. Serve while the cheese is warm.

Fried Mozzarella

  • In a large bowl, combine the Panko, flour, parmesan, salt and pepper, mixing thoroughly to combine. In a small bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Take each slice of fresh mozzarella (or bocconcini balls) and coat it in the beaten egg, then dredge it through the bread crumb mix, pressing on both sides to adhere. Repeat with the remaining slices.
  • Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil. Fry the coated mozzarella, turning carefully once or twice until golden and the cheese begins to melt, but still retains its shape, about 1 minute on each side. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt. Serve warm atop the salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 882mg | Potassium: 539mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 1275IU | Vitamin C: 16.4mg | Calcium: 414mg | Iron: 2.1mg