Mozzarella and Green Bean Salad

An Italian-style fresh green bean salad with shredded mozzarella cheese, cherry tomatoes, red onion rings, black olives and fresh basil tossed in your favorite Italian dressing.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 cups fresh green beans, cooked crisp-tender and drained
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup cherry tomato quarters
1/4 cup torn fresh basil leaves
1 small red onion, cut into 1/8-inch rings
1 (2.25-ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
1/2 cup prepared Italian dressing

Cooking Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients; mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to blend the flavors.
2. Toss before serving.

Makes 8 servings.

Recipe and photograph courtesy of Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Inc.