Pan Fried Buffalo Mozzarella With Tomato Relish

This is my new FAVORITE!! I cannot believe how EASY this was and the taste... delicious! I used 2 fresh, orange, heirloom tomato for the relish. I am hooked.

• Ready In: 19 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4 slices

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 inch olive oil (for frying)
• 4  slices  of fresh buffalo mozzarella
• 2  egg whites
• 1  cup  seasoned bread crumbs
• 1⁄8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

• For the relish

• 1  heirloom tomato, diced small
• 1⁄4 cup fresh basil leaf, chiffonade
• 1⁄2 teaspoon olive oil
• 1  teaspoon  balsamic vinegar
• 1⁄8 teaspoon lemon pepper

Directions

1. Ina bow, add relish ingedients and let stand while you prepare the following:
2. heat 1/4 inch olive oil In a heavy bottom pan until it shimmers
3. beat egg whites in a bowl until frothy and add salt and pepper.
4. pour breadcrumbs in a pie plate.
5. dredge mozzarella slices in egg and then breadcrumbs TWICE.
6. Fry breaded cheese in oil for 1 and 1/2 minutes on each side.
7. top each slice with a scoop of relish.
8. Enjoy!