Fresh Mozzarella, Herb, and Truffle Oil Appetizer


Ingredients

Fresh Mozzarella (either a log or a ball will work)

Fresh basil

Fresh chives

Truffle oil (black or white will work)

Baguette (French bread will work, too)

salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

Use a bread knife to slice the bread into 1/2-inch slices and set aside. Slice enough mozzarella slices for each slice of bread. Finely chop the basil and chives. Layer each slice of bread with a slice of mozzarella and then drizzle with the truffle oil. Sprinkle a mixture of the chopped herbs on top of the oiled cheese (the oil helps the herbs stick). Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.

The amount of oil you use is optional, however, I like to use enough oil that it runs off the cheese and down the bread. The underside of the bread will soak up the oil.

These can sit for a while before serving and will taste that much better.

Mediterranean Salad


Dressing

1/4 cup Olive Oil

Juice from 1 small lemon or 1/2 a large lemon

1 teaspoon stone ground mustard

1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar

To taste: salt, pepper, garlic powder, ground cumin

Whisk everything together and set aside.

Salad

1 English Cucumber

1 15-oz can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed

Handful of halved cherry tomatoes

1/4 cup finely chopped red onion

2-4 Tablespoons of Kalamata olives

1/4 cup of finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

1/4 cup of feta cheese (or more if you like more)

Mix everything together, but the feta cheese. Pour the prepared dressing over the top and stir. Add the feta cheese. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Note: This recipe makes a small salad, but can be doubled if serving a large group.

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