Salad:
1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved lengthwise
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
1/2 cup Fisher Culinary Touch Toasted Pine Nuts
1/2 container (4 ounces) fresh Perlini®
mozzarella cheese, drained
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves

Dressing:
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

For dressing: In small bowl whisk vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in oil, mixing until well blended; set aside. For salad: In serving bowl combine tomatoes, cucumber, pine nuts, mozzarella and basil. Drizzle dressing over salad mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Yield: 4 servings

Nutrition information per serving (about 1 cup): 360 Calories, 32 g Total Fat, 6 g Saturated Fat, 0 g Trans Fat, 15 mg Cholesterol, 300 mg Sodium, 9 g Carbohydrate, 2 g Dietary Fiber, 5 g Sugars, 11 g Protein

Nutty Idea: If desired, omit Italian seasoning and substitute pine nuts with Fisher Culinary Touch Italian Blend.

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