Artichoke Caprese Platter Recipes

BELGIOIOSO ARTICHOKE CAPRESE PLATTER

Steps:

• Drain the artichokes, reserving 1/2 cup marinade. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, oil and the reserved marinade. , On a large serving platter, arrange the basil, tomatoes, cheese and artichokes. Drizzle with vinaigrette. If desired, sprinkle with coarsely ground pepper.

ARTICHOKE CAPRESE PLATTER

Steps:

• Drain marinated artichoke hearts and set aside, reserving marinade. In small bowl, whisk olive oil, vinegar and reserved marinade. Alternately layer basil leaves, tomatoes, cheese and artichoke hearts on platter. Rewhisk marinade and drizzle to taste over entire platter (use any remaining marinade as salad dressing). Serve immediately. Alternatively, salad can be composed on 6 small individual plates.
• 3 Key Ingredients: Artichoke, Olive Oil, Wine Vinegar

CAPRESE ANTIPASTO

Steps:

• To roast peppers, set them directly in the flames of a stovetop gas burner turned to high, or over hot coals if you happen to be grilling. (You could also roast under the broiler, with peppers as close to heat source as possible.) Turn peppers with tongs until skins are blackened and blistered all over, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove to a plate and let cool. To peel, cut peppers lengthwise. Scrape seeds and veins away with your knife, then turn peppers over and scrape away charred skin. Slice peeled peppers into 1/2-inch ribbons and place in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then add 1 tablespoon olive oil and toss. (Peppers may be roasted up to a day ahead.)
• Cut mozzarella into 1/4-inch slices. Cut tomatoes into 1/2-inch slices and halve cherry tomatoes.
• Arrange mozzarella slices in the center of a large platter. Surround with tomatoes and sprinkle lightly with salt. Add roasted pepper strips, caperberries and olives. Drape prosciutto around the platter. Garnish with basil leaves. Drizzle generously with olive oil and serve.