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Serves: 8
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Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Ellen Nishimura - Fair Oaks, California
Bake-Off® Contest 34, 1990 Prize Winner
Mozzarella cheese, olives, basil and garlic are ingredients commonly used in Mediterranean cuisine. You'll enjoy their combined flavors in this salad.
SALAD
1 (15 1/4-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 (2 1/4-ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
1 large tomato, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
DRESSING
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 large garlic clove, minced
Salt
Pepper
Fresh spinach leaves, if desired
Toasted pine nuts, if desired*
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In large bowl, combine all salad ingredients; mix well. In small bowl using wire whisk, blend olive oil, vinegar, lemon peel and garlic. Pour over corn mixture; toss gently. Salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours to blend flavors. Serve on spinach-lined plates. Sprinkle each serving with pine nuts.
*TIP: To toast pine nuts, spread evenly in shallow pan; bake at 375°F. for 3 to 5 minutes or until light golden brown, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Per Serving (1/2 cup): Calories 190; Protein 9g; Carbohydrate 109; Fat 13g; Sodium 310mg
From "Pillsbury Best of the Bake-Off® Cookbook." Copyright 2004 General Mills. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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