Mozzarella cheese is soft and white, originally made from buffalo milk but now produced mostly from cows' milk. This is a variation of the classic Italian tomato, mozzarella and basil salad.
ingredients
2 mozzarella cheeses — about 12 oz (350 g)
1 x (14 oz/397 g) can red pimientos
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
freshly crushed black peppercorns
To garnish:
fresh coriander leaves
method
1. Slice cheese 1/4 inch (5 mm) thick.
2. Drain pimientos and cut into 1 inch (2.5 cm) pieces.
3. Arrange the cheese and pepper on individual plates.
4. Mix the oil, vinegar and peppercorns together, season and spoon a little over each serving.
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