Fresh Mozzarella Salad

This full-flavored salad is gratifying to the palate in that it offers unique textures and flavors, such as ripe cherry tomatoes, fresh slivers of basil, hearty sun dried tomatoes, and chunks of fresh, soft mozzarella. It serves wonderfully alongside a savory pasta dish, such as our Baked Penne Parmesan!
Ingredients:

• 2 cups mixed salad greens
• 2 oz. fresh mozzarella, chopped
• 2 basil leaves, sliced into strips
• 5 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 tbsp. chopped sun dried tomatoes (from jar)

Dressing:

We drizzled a tablespoon of olive oil and about 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons of our favorite balsamic vinegar over the salad. It would also taste great with green Pesto dressing.

Optional Ideas:

• spinach, in place of the mixed salad greens
• bacon bits
• pine nuts