Mediterranean Salad Recipe
fresh arugula, roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella, tomato, cucumber, red onion, olives
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Dressing
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Vegetables
Wash and dry the arugula thoroughly. Slice the roasted red peppers into strips. Cut the fresh mozzarella into small cubes. Dice the tomato, peel and slice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion. If using whole olives, pit and halve them.
Assembly
- 2
Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, add the arugula, roasted red peppers, mozzarella cubes, diced tomato, sliced cucumber, sliced red onion, and olives. Gently toss the ingredients together until well combined.
Dressing
- 3
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified.
- 4
Dress the Salad
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly with the dressing.
Serving
- 5
Serve
Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual bowls. Enjoy immediately as a refreshing side dish or a light main course.
