Grilled Mushroom Tomato And Basil Salad Food

GRILLED CORN AND TOMATO SALAD WITH THAI BASIL VINAIGRETTE DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
• Salad: Peel back the corn husks, but do not remove them completely. Carefully pick off and discard the wispy silk threads that are attached to the corn. Pull the husks back over the ears and tie the ends closed with kitchen twine. Soak the corn in large bowl of cold water for 10 minutes. Drain the water, shake off the excess and put them on the grill for 15 minutes, turning every 3 to 4 minutes until the corn is tender. Remove them from the grill and let the ears cool to room temperature.
• Vinaigrette: While the corn is cooling, prepare the dressing. Puree all the ingredients, except the canola oil, in a blender or food processor. After the mixture is well incorporated, slowly drizzle in the canola oil while the processor is still running. Blend for 30 seconds, then transfer the dressing to a bowl.
• Assembly: Once the corn has cooled, cut the kernels off the cobs into a medium bowl and discard the cobs. Add the red onion and grape tomatoes and mix to combine. Drizzle in 1/2 cup of the Thai Basil Vinaigrette Dressing while lightly tossing the salad together. Reserve the remaining dressing. Gently stir in the basil leaves. Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste, and add more dressing, if desired. Serve slightly chilled on serving plates, using a slotted spoon to keep excess liquids in the bowl.

GRILLED MUSHROOM, TOMATO AND BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Combine mushrooms, tomato, oil, vinegar and garlic in a medium bowl.
• Cook mushrooms and tomatoes on heated oil grill plate (or grill on the b-b-q until browned lightly and heated through.
• Meanwhile, make balsamic vinaogrette - put ingredients into screw top jar, put on lid and shake well.
• Divide mushrooms among plates; top with tomato and basil and drizzle with vinaigrette.

GRILLED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS WITH TOMATOES AND FRESH MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Prepare the barbecue (medium-high heat).
• Drizzle 3 tablespoons of olive oil over both sides of the mushrooms. Sprinkle the mushrooms with salt and pepper. Drizzle olive oil on grill pan to prevent mushrooms from sticking. Grill until the mushrooms are heated through and tender, about 5 minutes per side.
• Meanwhile, whisk the extra-virgin olive oil and garlic in a medium bowl to blend. Add the tomatoes, cheese, and basil and toss to coat. Season the tomato salad, to taste, with salt and pepper.
• Place 1 hot grilled mushroom gill side up on each of 4 plates. Sprinkle with more salt and pepper. Spoon the tomato salad atop the mushrooms, drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil to finish, about 1 tablespoon and serve.

GRILLED MUSHROOMS STUFFED WITH BASIL AND BLUE CHEESE BUTTER

Steps:

• Coat tops of mushrooms with olive oil. Place mushrooms top-down in a grill-safe dish.
• Mix blue cheese, butter, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper thoroughly in a bowl. Scoop evenly into the mushroom caps.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Cook mushrooms until tender and heated through, about 5 minutes.

GRILLED GARLIC MUSHROOMS AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, mix mushrooms, garlic, oil and vinegar.
• Place mushroom mixture in grill basket (grill "wok"). Place basket on grill over medium heat. Cook 5 to 7 minutes, shaking basket or stirring once or twice, until mushrooms are tender.
• Add tomatoes; cook and stir 1 minute longer or until tomatoes are hot. Pour into serving bowl. Sprinkle with parsley.

MUSHROOM, TOMATO, AND SPINACH BOWTIES

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a pan and saute garlic and onions until golden brown (If using powders add with tomato).
• Once garlic and onions are golden brown, pour in olive oil (enough to cook with) and add chopped mushrooms and saute until browned.
• Toss in the tomato (and garlic and onion powders if in a hurry) along with the red pepper flakes and cook until properly done, stirring occasionally.
• Add torn baby spinach and Parmesan cheese and toss until evenly distributed and spinach is wilted. Once pasta is cooked, drain and toss in with veggie mix.
• Stir until everything is sufficiently mixed up. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan for sprinkling.

GRILLED VEGETABLE SALAD WITH FRESH BASIL

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Combine oil and garlic in large bowl. Place vegetables on baking sheet. Brush with garlic oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Grill vegetables until slightly charred and just tender, turning often, about 10 minutes. Transfer vegetables to work surface. Cut corn from cob. Cut remaining vegetables into cubes. Toss all vegetables and basil in bowl with garlic oil. Season with salt and pepper.