Summer Cheese Recipe Idea: Fresh Mozzarella Pinwheel Salad

Looking for a summer salad idea? Look no further! Try the Fresh Mozzarella pinwheel salad. This is a wonderful spin on a summer salad that is light, quick and tasty! To make this salad you will need the following ingredients:

• ¼ Lb. fresh spinach
• 8 oz fresh stretched Mozzarella cheese
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 4 slices prosciutto, sliced very thin
• 2 oz roasted, peeled, red bell peppers sliced lengthwise into trips
• 2 cups mixed salad greens
• 2 fresh tomatoes sliced
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Directions:
1. Steam the spinach for two minutes until limp. Remove the leaves carefully so they stay intact and place them on a paper towel.
2. Place fresh mozzarella between two sheets of plastic wrap and roll out into a rectangle about 8 by 6 inches and ½ think. You may also try to cut the mozzarella if you purchased a log of mozzarella into this shape.
3. Sprinkle the mozzarella with oregano and garlic powder.
4. Layer prosciutto to the edges of the mozzarella rectangle. Carefully place two layers of the spinach leaves on top of the prosciutto to cover. Position red pepper strips lengthwise in rows about 1 inch apart on top of the spinach.
5. Use plastic wrap to help roll up the layered mozzarella from the long side. Wrap this roll tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours to help firm the mozzarella.
6. When ready to serve, put salad greens with sliced tomato in bowl. Cut up mozzarella log into rounds and serve on top of the salad. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar.

Makes 4 Servings.

-Written by Julia Sirianni