Tomato And Mozzarella Antipasto Recipes

ITALIAN ANTIPASTO CAPRESE SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Starting in the middle of the plate begin arranging the slices like so: one slice of mozzarella, one slice of tomato one large leaf (or two small) of fresh basil.
• Continue in a circle until all the ingredients are used and you have filled the plate in a spiral.
• Season with Salt and Pepper to taste.
• Pour the balsamic vinegar glaze and olive oil evenly over the salad. (This is optional because Classic Caprese Salad does not include a dressing or vinegar.)
• Serve and enjoy immediately.

TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA ANTIPASTO

Steps:

• Place cheese in bowl.
• Combine tomatoes, olives and basil with vinegar.
• Toss with cheese and pour enough oil over all just to coat.
• Grind pepper on top.
• Can be served immediately or stored, covered in refrigerator up to two days.

ANTIPASTI SKEWERS

Steps:

• Toss the mozzarella, olive oil, oregano and salt together in a small bowl.
• Thread six 8-inch skewers as follows: mozzarella, yellow pepper, cherry tomato, green olive, piquillo pepper, Kalamata olive, artichoke heart, salami, basil. Serve on a platter.

TOMATO MOZZARELLA SALAD

Steps:

• Place tomato slices, alternating with mozzarella slices, on a large serving platter.
• Combine oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Drizzle over tomatoes and mozzarella; sprinkle with basil.

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.