BOCCONCINI & STRAWBERRY BRUSCHETTA

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If you had to capture summer in a salad, this would be it. Mozzarella pearls are infused with a sweet and tangy marinade, then placed on a bed of tender greens alongside fresh sliced strawberries and drizzled with the homemade vinaigrette.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1/4 cup walnut oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon pepper
1 carton (8 ounces) bocconcini (fresh mozzarella balls), drained and sliced
48 slices French bread baguette (1/4 inch thick)
12 fresh strawberries, sliced
3 cups spring mix salad greens

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Pour 1/3 cup into a small resealable plastic bag. Add the cheese; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Cover and refrigerate remaining vinaigrette. , Meanwhile, place baguette slices on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until crisp. Drain and discard marinade from cheese. Combine marinated cheese and strawberries., Top toasts with salad greens and cheese mixture; drizzle with reserved vinaigrette. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 36 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 32mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.