Summer Salad

By Hklbrries

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup diced mixed bell peppers (red, yellow and orange)
• 1/2 cup diced mini sweet peppers (red, yello and orange), or 1 cup of either mix
• 1/2 cup diced long English cucumber
• 1 cup diced beefsteak tomato (1 large)
• 1/3 cup sliced green onion
• 1/3 cup sliced white onion
• 1/3 cup sliced olives
• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp white or balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp dried basil or 1 tbsp minced fresh basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 cup mini (1/2 inch) fresh mozzarella balls
• Salt
• Pepper
• 1 head romaine, butter or Bibb lettuce

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

In a salad bowl, mix diced peppers, cucumber, tomato, onions and olives.

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, basil and oregano.

Add mozzarella balls to the veggies. Add the dressing and toss to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

To serve, arrange lettuce leaves on plates. Top with the salad.

Tip: Serve with toasted thinly sliced baguette that has been brushed with garlic olive oil.