Mediterranean Salad
Why I Love This Recipe
Ingredients You'll Need
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1 6-ounce container bocconcini (small fresh mozzarella balls), drained
1 paper thin slice prscuitto ham, finely chopped
1/3 cup pitted Kalamato olives, drained
1 tablespoon capers, drained
Dressing:
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
pinch of sugar
3/4 cup crisco extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
Directions
Place the grape tomatoes, bocconcini, proscuitto, olives and capers in a large bowl; set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the white wine vinegar, mustard, black pepper and sugar. Slowly add the olive oil in a steady stream, whisking while pouring; whisk until dressing is well blended. Whisk in the chives and oregano. Pour dressing over salad; gently toss to combine. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight stirring occasionally. Season with additional black pepper if desired.
