Healthy Recipe: Fresh Herb-Marinated Mozzarella
Wraps
Fresh ingredients and easy preparation make herb-marinated fresh
mozzarella wraps perfect for a leisurely picnic on a warm, sunny day.
So
grab a blanket, find that old picnic basket and embrace the outdoorsy you! This
recipe is sure to become an instant summertime favorite.
Ingredients:
- 3/4
cup (3 ounces) diced fresh mozzarella cheese
- 2
tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 2
tablespoons Kalamata olives, chopped and pitted
- 1
tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 1
tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- 1
teaspoon olive oil
- 1/4
pound thinly sliced pepper ham
- 16
asparagus spears (about 1/4 pound), steamed and chilled
- 4
(8-inch) whole wheat flour tortillas
Preparation:
- Combine
the first six ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Cover
and chill for two hours.
- Arrange
an ounce of ham and four asparagus spears on each tortilla. Spoon about
1/3 cup cheese mixture over the asparagus and roll up.
Special Notes:
- These
wraps can be assembled up to four hours in advance, but keep in mind that
tortillas absorb moisture the longer they wait.
- Most
supermarket deli sections sell pepper ham, but you can substitute regular
ham if you’re unable to find it. If you use regular ham, add ¼ teaspoon of
freshly ground black pepper to the cheese as it marinates.
Nutritional Information:
Amount per serving
Amount per serving
- Calories:
230
- Calories
from fat: 30 percent
- Fat:
7.7 g
- Saturated
fat: 3.5 g
- Monounsaturated
fat: 3.2 g
- Polyunsaturated
fat: 0.5 g
- Protein:
13.4 g
- Carbohydrate:
26.7 g
- Fiber:
1.8 g
- Cholesterol:
30 mg
- Iron:
1.9 mg
- Sodium:
862 mg
- Calcium:
130 mg