posted by Sandy in Baltimore 05-29-101 8:54 AM
* Exported from MasterCook *
Tomato/Onion/Cucumber/Mozzarella Salad
Serving Size : 10
Categories : Salads Summer
Amount Measure Ingredient Preparation Method
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1 1/4 lbs (4 cups) chopped red onion
2 1/2 pounds chopped kirby cucumbers
2 1/2 pounds tomatoes, diced -- ripe
2 1/2 pounds Mozzarella -- cubed
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 Tablespoons cider vinegar
1 Tablespoon oregano -- crumbled
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
Chop the onion into one-quarter inch dice and set aside. Cut cheese into one-quarter inch cubes. Scrub and trim the cucumber, but do not peel; cut into one-quarter inch dice. Refrigerate. Cut the tomatoes into one-quarter inch dice. Put in strainer in a bowl and refrigerate.
Combine oil, vinegar, oregano, sugar, salt, pepper and garlic in a jar; mix well.
Combine the onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, and cheese in a bowl. Stir the dressing into the vegetables. Season with salt and pepper.This can be prepared up to 4 hours before serving.
Note: These steps can be done the morning of the party. Or do the preliminary stuff the night before. It is also a good idea to remove the seeds from the tomato.
This can be prepared up to 4 hours before serving.