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ROLLED ZUCCHINI RIBBON SALAD WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE

A real show stopper salad with rolled fresh zucchini drizzled with a rich balsamic glaze
Servings 8 people

Ingredients

  • 2 boxes Borsin herb cheese
  • 1 8 oz container of mascarpone or one box of cream cheese
  • 3-4 6 inch fresh zucchini sliced lengthwise
  • 1 pint cherry, grape or small tomatoes sliced in half
  • 3-4 TBS pine nuts toasted and cooled
  • 2 TBS basil finely chopped
  • 1-2 TBS good balsamic glaze
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions

  • Using a hand mixer, mix together the soft cheeses and smear on the bottom of a low shallow dish or platter in a large circle.
  • Cut the top stem area off of the zucchini and slice the zucchini thinly lengthwise.
  • Roll the zucchini up and arrange them in a large circle standing on end. Push them into the cheese. Continue to roll the zucchini and fill in the circle from the outside in.
  • Cut tomatoes in half and arrange around the outside of the zucchini rolls.
  • Sprinkle with the pine nuts and basil.
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and serve immediately.