Tomatoes Mozzarella And Edible Flowers Recipes

GREEN GAZPACHO WITH EDIBLE FLOWERS

Steps:

• Puree the cucumber, grapes, bell pepper, scallions, garlic, bread, almonds, 1/4 cup water, the olive oil, vinegar and 1 teaspoon salt in a blender on high speed until very smooth, at least 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl; refrigerate 1 hour.
• Thin the gazpacho with 1 to 2 tablespoons cold water, if needed, and season with salt. Divide the gazpacho among small bowls and drizzle with olive oil. Top with edible flowers.

MOZZARELLA-STUFFED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Cut the tops off the tomatoes and, using a spoon, hollow out the middle. In a medium bowl, combine the mozzarella, bread crumbs, parsley, garlic, oregano, and olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place the stuffing in the tomatoes, taking care not to pack them too tight. Place on a baking sheet and transfer to the oven. Roast for 30 minutes.

FRESH MOZZARELLA AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cheese, basil, parsley and mint; set aside., In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper. Pour over tomato mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving., Just before serving, stir in avocados. Serve with a slotted spoon.

MARINATED MOZZARELLA, OLIVES AND CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Put cherry tomatoes in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add the olives and toss.
• In a small bowl, stir together olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano and red-pepper flakes. Pour mixture over tomatoes and olives. Toss well to coat and let sit for at least 10 minutes and up to an hour.
• When ready to eat, arrange mozzarella in the center of a large platter (or arrange on individual plates). Spoon tomato and olive mixture over mozzarella. Garnish with lots of basil leaves.

TOMATO & MOZZARELLA SALAD WITH TOMATO DRESSING

Steps:

• Put the tomatoes in a bowl with the shallots and season with a large pinch of salt. Leave for 10 mins for the tomatoes to release their juices.
• Lift the tomatoes and shallots out of the bowl using a slotted spoon, and reserve the juices. Arrange the tomatoes over two plates, then sprinkle over the shallots.
• Whisk the olive oil, Tabasco and vinegar into the reserved tomato juices to make a dressing. Drizzle over the tomatoes and shallots, then scatter with the shredded basil and crushed crostini. Put one half of the mozzarella in the centre of each plate, and season with freshly ground black pepper. Top with the extra basil leaves, and serve.

FRESH MOZZARELLA AND TOMATO

Steps:

• On round plate, arrange tomato and cheese slices alternately. Drizzle oil and vinegar over tomatoes and cheese. Sprinkle with basil and pepper.
• Let stand at room temperature 20 minutes to blend flavors. Cover and refrigerate leftovers.