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Melon Mozzarella Salad w/Herbs

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Category: Salad
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(from Brunch & Lunch an Ikea cookbook from England)

1 container mozzarella balls
1 red pepper
1 lime
2 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbs. Chinese chives, finely chopped
1 Tbs. fresh thyme
Salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 sweet melon
2 Tbs. basil, shredded

Drain the mozzarella balls, halve them and allow to further dry on kitchen paper.
Remove the seeds from the pepper and chop it finely.

Zest the lime and squeeze out the juice.
In a bowl, mix the lime juice & olive oil to a dressing.

Stir in the pepper, chives, and thyme and season to taste with salt & pepper.
Stir in mozzarella balls and allow to marinate for approximately 1 hour. Toss occasionally.

Halve the melon and scoop out the seeds. With a melon baller, scoop out balls.
Toss melon balls and shredded basil with the mozzarella. Allow the salad to marinate a further 30 minutes.
Serves 4.


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