Cherry Tomatoes With Herbs Balsamic And Mozzarella Food

TOMATO, MOZZARELLA AND CHERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Make the dressing: Whisk together the olive oil and balsamic with the mustard and 1 tablespoon cool water in a bowl. Set aside.
• Make the salad: Place the tomatoes on a flat surface. Cut the smaller ones in half and the larger ones into slices or wedges. Arrange all the tomatoes and cherries in a single layer, flesh-side up, on a large serving platter or individual plates. Sprinkle them with the sugar.
• "Herb" the mozzarella: Use a pair of scissors to coarsely cut the tarragon, basil and parsley into pieces and toss in a medium bowl with the Parmesan, olive oil and a pinch of salt. The herbs should feel slightly dampened and sticky from the olive oil. If not, add more olive oil by the tablespoon as needed. Press both sides of the mozzarella slices into the herb mix to coat them, then intersperse the cheese pieces amongst the tomatoes on the serving platter or plates.
• Season the dish with salt and spoon all the dressing over the tomatoes and cheese.

BALSAMIC ROASTED CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven to 400°F.
• Toss the cherry tomatoes, shallots, garlic (if using) and dried herbs in a large bowl with the olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Stir in the basil leaves, tearing any large leaves in half. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Place the tomatoes onto a baking sheet in one layer and transfer the sheet to the oven. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, until the tomatoes start to burst open, stirring halfway through the cooking time.
• Finish with a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley or basil.
• Serve with pasta, rice, on bread or over chicken or fish.

CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place tomatoes and mozzarella balls in a large bowl. Add salt and pepper and stir gently. Pour in dressing (you may not need all the dressing) and stir gently.
• Spread the tomatoes on a platter, drizzle with dressing, and sprinkle with the basil. Serve immediately.
• Place olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a container with a lid and shake until well blended.

CHERRY TOMATOES WITH HERBS, BALSAMIC, AND MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together all ingredients except cheese.
• Let marinate on the counter for at least 30 minutes (longer is always better).
• Add cheese just before serving.
• Great by itself or served over a salad.

OVEN-BAKED BALSAMIC CHERRY TOMATOES WITH ROSEMARY

Steps:

• Chop the needles from 2 of the 3 rosemary sprigs. Leave the thrid one intact.
• Combine all the ingredients in a suitable oven-proof dish (I'm sorry, I forgot to measure mine).
• Gently mix so that everything is evenly distributed.
• Bake at 200 °C/ 400°F in the preheated oven for 20-30 minutes.

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.

PASTA WITH 15-MINUTE BURST CHERRY TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente; drain and transfer to a large bowl.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a 12" skillet or wide heavy saucepan over medium-high. Add garlic, then tomatoes, pepper, sugar, and 1 tsp. salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes burst and release their juices to form a sauce, 6-8 minutes.
• Toss pasta with tomato sauce and basil. Top with Parmesan.