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Originally published Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 12:00 AM

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Cheese Recipe: Caprese Chopped Salad

Serves 4 to 6 1 pound cherry tomatoes (mix of red and yellow, if possible) ½ to 1 small sweet onion, minced 1 small red bell pepper...

Serves 4 to 6

1 pound cherry tomatoes (mix of red and yellow, if possible)

½ to 1 small sweet onion, minced

1 small red bell pepper, seeded and diced

½ small cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced

Optional: ½ cup diced cornichons (French-style pickles)

3 tablespoons Dijon mustard

2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, minced

½ cup fresh Italian parsley, minced

¼ cup capers, chopped

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

½ to ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil

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8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese

(mozzarella di bufala)

2 cups mâche or arugula

1. In a large bowl, mix together tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, cucumber and cornichons (if using). In a medium-size bowl, whisk mustard, tarragon, parsley, capers and vinegar together until blended. Whisk in oil and add to the vegetables.

2. Cut half of the mozzarella into ¼-inch cubes and gently fold into salad. Slice remaining mozzarella into thin rounds.

3. Line a serving bowl with mâche or arugula. Place rounds of mozzarella on top of greens, and spoon vegetable mixture over the top. Let marinate at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.

From "Tomatoes & Mozzarella: 100 Ways to Enjoy this Tantalizing Twosome

All Year Long" by Hallie Harron and Shelley Sikora

Copyright © 2008 The Seattle Times Company

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