Balsamic Marinated Tomato And Mozzarella Salad Recipes

MARINATED TOMATO SALAD WITH BASIL & MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Dice tomatoes until you have enough for 6 cups (the amount of tomatoes used will vary depending on the variety of tomato used). You can dice the tomatoes as large or small as you like.
• Place the diced tomatoes in a large serving bowl.

MARINATED MOZZARELLA TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• MARINATE: Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, grated garlic, salt, red pepper flakes in a bowl and stir until mixed. Add 1 -2 torn basil leaves to the mix along with the mozzarella. Cover and allow to sit at room temperature for at least 1 hour and if possible, cover and refrigerate for 24-36 hours.
• TOMATOES: An hour before serving, add the tomatoes to a medium bowl. Remove the mozzarella from the marinade and add to the tomatoes (don't toss out the oil!) Add the torn basil leaves, along with another big pinch of Malden salt and drizzle roughly 2 tablespoons of the oil on top and toss to combine. Allow the salad to marinate for 1 hour before serving. Taste and adjust with additional marinade oil or salt if the salad needs it before serving. Drizzle with homemade balsamic glaze and serve!

TOMATO MOZZARELLA SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper. Whisk in oil until well blended. Add remaining ingredients; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon to a serving dish.

KITTENCAL'S TOMATO-MOZZARELLA SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the dressing; in a bowl or in a processor whisk/blend together the minced garlic with salt, Dijon mustard, honey and balsamic vinegar.
• Add in olive oil in a slow steady stream until emulsified.
• Season with black pepper.
• Chill for a minimum of 2 hours before using (shake before using).
• TO ASSEMBLE THE SALAD; on a large serving platter alternate the tomato slices with the mozzarella cheese slices.
• Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over all.
• Sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Sprinkle with chopped fresh basil.
• Delicious!

BALSAMIC MARINATED TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA SALAD

Steps:

• Mix together first five ingredients for dressing and toss in cheese and tomatoes.
• Chill until ready to serve.

BALSAMIC MARINATED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut tomatoes in half.
• Combine all ingredients, tossing gently to coat.
• Place in fridge until ready to serve.

MARINATED MOZZARELLA TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, apricot nectar, garlic, salt, basil, oregano, thyme and pepper. Slowly whisk in the oil. Add cheese cubes and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour., Just before serving, toss the romaine, tomatoes and cheese mixture in a large salad bowl.

ROASTED TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA SALAD WITH BALSAMIC REDUCTION

Steps:

• Preheat broiler to high.
• Slice your tomato into 6 even slices. Place on a cookie sheet (or roll pan). Drizzle tomatoes with small amount of olive oil and lightly dust with Italian spices, salt and pepper.
• Broil tomatoes for 3-5 minutes (until they are just slightly softened), set aside to cool to room temperature.
• Bring vinegar to a boil, then decrease heat to medium and simmer for 5-10 minutes until reduced by half. The thickness of the reduced sauce depends on the quality of your balsamic vinegar. Place vinegar in the fridge to cool for 15 minutes.
• Slice your cheese in similar size slices as the tomatoes.
• On each plate, stack 3 tomatoes and 3 slices of cheese (alternating one on top of each other). Drizzle balsamic reduction over and around the stacked salad, sprinkle plate (not the salad) with chopped basil and then place one sprig of basil on top of the stacked salad as a garnish.

BALSAMIC-MARINATED MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• Mix balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
• Place mushrooms in a large bowl with onion. Pour balsamic mixture over top; stir gently until well coated. Cover and place in the refrigerator to marinate for 6 to 8 hours, stirring once or twice during that time.
• Sprinkle with fresh parsley just before serving.