Fresh Mozzarella Cheese With Tomatoes Basil Olive Oil Food

BASIL, TOMATO & MOZZARELLA CHEESE

Steps:

• Whisk together dressing ingredients.
• Set aside.
• Layer on a platter the tomatoes,cheese, and basil.
• Pour dressing over the salad and serve.

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.

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.

TOMATO & MOZZARELLA CAPRESE - OFFICIAL RECIPE - OLIVE GARDEN

Steps:

• Arrange sliced tomatoes on a large platter.
• Place one basil leaf on top of each tomato slice.
• Place one slice of mozzarella on top of each basil leaf.
• Spring oregano, salt and black pepper on cheese and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil. Finish with drizzle of balsamic vinegar.

TOMATOES STUFFED WITH FRESH MOZZARELLA AND BASIL

Steps:

• For vinaigrette:
• Blend all ingredients in blender until basil is very finely chopped and vinaigrette is thick; season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)
• For salad:
• Cut small skin-deep X on end opposite stem of each tomato. Drop tomatoes into saucepan of boiling water; cook 30 seconds. Using slotted spoon, transfer tomatoes to plate. Starting at X, peel skin off tomatoes. Cut 1/3 to 1/2 inch off end opposite stem of each tomato. Using small spoon, scoop out insides of tomatoes, leaving shells intact. Mix cubed mozzarella cheese and chopped basil in medium bowl. Divide cheese mixture among tomato shells, packing gently. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover tomatoes and chill. Bring to room temperature before continuing.)
• Invert 1 filled tomato on each plate. Pour vinaigrette into 6 shot glasses. Place 1 shot glass next to each tomato. Garnish each tomato with basil leaf.

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.

GARLIC-BASIL TOMATOES WITH MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Place tomatoes in glass or plastic dish.
• Shake remaining ingredients except cheese and salad greens in tightly covered container. Pour over tomatoes. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours to blend flavors, turning occasionally.
• Layer cheese alternately with tomatoes on salad greens.

FRESH MOZZARELLA CHEESE WITH TOMATOES BASIL & OLIVE OIL

Steps:

• In a large pot, bring 1 gallon of water to a boil.
• In the second pot bring 1 gallon of water to warm to almost a boil.
• Place 2 tablespoons salt and as much ice in the third gallon of very cold water in a large bowl.
• Break up the mozzarella curd into small pieces. Coat the curd with 2 tablespoons of salt, and set aside.
• This is where it gets a little tricky. Carefully pour the boiling water over the salted curd. As the curds begin to melt, carefully stir with a wooden spoon when it becomes one transfer it to the pot with the warm water. I wear gloves because the water is hot and needs to be that way to stretch the mozzarella in hot water. The curd will have settled into the bottom of the bowl, and at this point you have to work quickly or risk over-cooking the curd. Using the wooden spoon stir and stretch the mozzarella. By stretching the cheese you insure that all the curds have completely melted. The curds will become incredibly soft and have buttery shine, and also, it smells wonderful. At this point I place the curd in the second bowl of warm water so not to have the cheese get to tough. Form the mozzarella into tomato size balls or larger, your prefrence and then drop the mozzarella into the salted ice water to stop the cooking process. Work quickly, as the mozzarella will start to become rubbery the longer it sits in the hot water.
• Wrap each mozzarella ball tightly in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to a week. If it doesn`t get eaten before that.
• Serve the cheese with garden feresh tomatoes & fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, salt and fresh cracked pepper.

FRESH TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA ON TOAST

Steps:

• To prepare, slice tomatoes and french bread.
• Toast the slices of french bread in the toaster.
• Place the toasted french bread pieces on aluminum foil or baking pan.
• Put one layer of tomato slices on each piece of french bread (usually 1 1/2 to 2 tomato slices for each piece of toast).
• Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top of each piece.
• Bake in toaster oven until cheese is melted.
• Take out of oven and drizzle a small amount of olive oil and balsamic vinegar on top.
• Sprinkle Italian seasoning and salt and pepper to taste, on top.
• Enjoy!

MARINATED MOZZARELLA

Steps:

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

TOMATO MOZZARELLA BASIL HORS D' OEUVRES

Steps:

• Slice tomatoes.
• Top w/ Mozzarella.
• garnish with basil leaf.
• Drizzle w/ garlic-infused olive oil.

MARINATED MOZZARELLA & TOMATO APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°. Combine salad dressing, basil, chives and pepper. Add cheese and tomatoes; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 3 hours to let flavors blend., Meanwhile, toss baguette pieces with oil and salt; arrange on a baking sheet. Bake until toasted, 4-5 minutes. Cool completely. Just before serving, add toasted bread to cheese mixture; toss to combine. If desired, thread tomatoes, cheese and bread on skewers for serving.