Orange and Mozzarella Towers With Orange Balsamic Vinaigrette

Submitted by Marie

"These towers are layered baby lettuce, oranges and mozzarella cheese and the orange balsamic vinaigrette is awesome! Recipe courtesy of Sunkist."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 oranges, sliced into 1/4 inch slices lightly grilled
• 12 baby lettuce leaves
• 12 slices fresh mozzarella cheese (1/4-inch thick)
• 12 fresh basil leaves
• fresh ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons orange zest, chopped

• Orange Balsamic Vinaigrette (use 1/4 cup)

• 1⁄4 cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and pepper (to taste)

directions

1. To make each portion:

2. Place 3 baby lettuce leaves on each of 4 salad plates.
3. On each plate, place 1 mozzarella slice on lettuce, top with 1 orange slice and 1 basil leaf.
4. Repeat process with a second mozzarella slice, second orange slice and second basil leaf.
5. Finish with a third mozzarella slice, orange slice and basil leaf.
6. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon Orange Balsamic Vinaigrette, sprinkle with fresh black pepper to taste and 1/2 teaspoon fresh orange zest.

7. Orange Balsamic Vinaigrette:

8. Combine orange juice and balsamic vinegar and whisk to blend.
9. Continue whisking and slowly add olive oil into mixture until smooth.
10. Season with salt and pepper.
11. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Reviews

[Julie Bs Hive]

You said it - awesome!