Mozzarella Salad with sun-dried Tomatoes

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Ingredients:

• Mixed Salad Leaves – 100 gms
• Smoked Mozzarella – 500 gms, sliced

For the Dressing:

• Sun-dried Tomatoes in Olive Oil – 140 gms, reserving the oil from the bottle
• Fresh Basil – 15 gms, coarsely shredded
• Fresh Flat-leaf Parsley – 15 gms, coarsely chopped
• Capers – 1 tblsp, rinsed
• Balsamic Vinegar – 1 tblsp
• Garlic – 1 clove, coarsely chopped
• Extra Olive Oil – if needed
• Pepper as per taste

Method

1. Put the sun-dried tomatoes, basil, parsley, capers, vinegar and garlic in a blender.
2. Measure the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes jar and make it up to 150 ml adding more if needed.
3. Add it to the blender and process until smooth.
4. Season to taste with pepper.
5. Divide the salad leaves between serving plates.
6. Top with the slices of mozzarella and spoon the dressing over them.
7. Serve immediately.