Smoky Tomato Salad & Mango Madras Cocktail

-Courtesy of Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Cocktail Time by Sandra Lee (Copyright © 2009 Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade sandralee.com)

Start to Finish: 20 minutes, makes 6 servings

Ingredients for Parmesan Vinaigrette:

1⁄2 cup olive oil-and-vinegar salad dressing

1⁄4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, DiGiorno®

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, Grey Poupon®

3 drops liquid smoke

For Tomato Salad:

6 medium tomatoes, cut into chunks

8 ounces fresh mozzarella, torn in pieces, Cantaré®

15 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped

Salt and pepper

 Preparation:

1. For the parmesan vinaigrette, in a medium bowl whisk together salad dressing, Parmesan cheese, mustard, and liquid smoke.

2. In a salad bowl, combine tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil. Pour parmesan vinaigrette over salad and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Mango Madras Cocktail

Makes 1 drink

Ingredients:

2 ounces cranberry juice, Ocean Spray®

2 ounces orange juice

11⁄2 ounces mango rum, Captain Morgan® Parrott Bay Mango

Ice cubes

Orange wedges

Maraschino cherries

Preparation:

1. In a glass, combine cranberry juice, orange juice, and rum. Add ice. Garnish with orange wedges and maraschino cherries.

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