This recipe from about.com substitutes yummy fresh mozzarella for the typical seafood. Posting for ZWT 7, South America, untried by me. Prep time includes both marinating times.
Cooking Time
Preparation Time :40 Min
Cook Time : 0 Min
Total Time : 40 Min
Ingredients
Serves : 4
1⁄2 red onion
3 limes
1 red pepper
1⁄2 corn
1 avocado
1⁄2 chili pepper
8 fresh mozzarella cheese
1⁄4 cilantro leaf
salt and pepper
Directions
Slice the onion very thinly into half-moon slices and place them in a bowl of salt water. Add the juice of 1 lime and leave them to marinate for at least 20 minutes.
Chop the red pepper and place in a bowl with the corn.
Finely chop the chile pepper and toss with the vegetables.
Chop the avocado and mozzarella cheese into small (1/2 inch) cubes and add to the bowl.
Drain the onions and add to the other vegetables. Toss the salad gently with the juice of the 2 remaining limes, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Marinate salad in the refrigerator for 15 minutes, covered with saran wrap.
Coarsely chop the cilantro and toss the salad gently once more, incorporating the chopped cilantro.
