Mozzarella Marinated With Basil And Sundried Tomatoes 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.

TOMATO, MOZZARELLA, AND BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella and arrange casually with the basil leaves on a large platter. Drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve at room temperature.

MARINATED MOZZARELLA WITH BASIL

Steps:

• Set aside several whole basil leaves for garnish. Using sharp knife, chop remaining basil leaves. In medium bowl, mix chopped basil, oil, pepper and vinegar. Add cheese to oil mixture, tossing gently til well coated. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving or up to 5 days.
• Transfer cheese mixture to serving bow.. If desired, stir in tomatoes. Garnish with reserved whole basil leaves. If desired, serve with flatbread or baguette slices. Makes 14 servings.

MOZZARELLA MARINATED WITH BASIL AND SUNDRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut mozzarella into ¼ inch slices. In a glass bowl layer slices alternately with basil and sundried tomatoes.
• Cover with olive oil. Marinate in refrigerator for 2-3 days.
• Reuse oil in dressing or to marinate more cheese.

SUNDRIED TOMATO KEBABS

Steps:

• Alternate 1 sun-dried tomato half, 1 basil leaf, 1 mozzarella ball, 1 more basil leaf, 1 more sun-dried tomato half and 1 more mozzarella ball on each skewer. Arrange the skewers on a platter. Drizzle the reserved oil from the sun-dried tomatoes over the skewers. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve.

MARINATED MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• In a shallow dish, fan mozzarella. Scatter sliced garlic around on mozzarella. Do the same with the red pepper flakes and the oregano. Sprinkle salt to taste and ground pepper over and around to taste. Drizzle olive oil over mozzarella. Let dish rest for one hour at room temperature for best flavor.

MARINATED MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Combine oil, herbs, red-pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Drizzle over mozzarella. Let stand for at least 20 minutes (or up to 1 hour). Serve with olives, crackers, bread, and cured meats.

MARINATED MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine first 7 ingredients; add cheese cubes. Stir to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 30 minutes.