Recipes With Mozzarella Cheese

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
• Salt and pepper to taste
• PANZANELLA SALAD:
• 1 loaf focaccia bread (12 ounces), cut into 1-in. cubes
• 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 medium green pepper, sliced
• 1 small red onion, sliced
• 4 ounces sliced mushrooms
• 4 ounces bulk Italian sausage
• 3 ounces sliced pepperoni
• 2 ounces sliced ripe olives, drained
• 8 ounces fresh mozzarella pearls
• 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• Optional: Chopped fresh parsley, oregano, basil and/or thyme, for garnish
• 1/2 cup marinara sauce, for garnish, optional