Grilled Peppers With Mozzarella Caper Basil Vinaigrette Food

TWICE GRILLED PEPPERS WITH BUFFALO MOZZARELLA AND CAPER-BASIL VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Heat your grill to high. Brush bell peppers with 2 tablespoons of the oil and season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper; grill the peppers until charred on all sides. Remove from the grill, place in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let sit for 10 minutes. Remove the skin from the peppers, brush them with the remaining oil and season with salt and pepper, and place back on the grill and cook until slightly charred on all sides.
• Slice peppers into quarters or to fit over bread slices. Place a slice of mozzarella over each pepper and drizzle with the Caper-Basil Vinaigrette. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve at room temperature.
• Whisk together the vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk in the oil until emulsified. Stir in the capers and basil.

GRILLED CHICKEN, TOMATOES, MOZZARELLA & BASIL VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the basil vinaigrette - Place the shallots and vinegar in a small mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Continue whisking and slowly add the olive oil and basil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (This can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.)
• For the grilled chicken - Spray the grill grate with nonstick cooking spray and then preheat the grill to medium-high. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill the chicken on both sides until it is cooked through, about 4 to 6 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the breasts. (The chicken can be grilled in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.)
• For the green salad - Slice the chicken breasts into strips and place them in a mixing bowl. Add the tomatoes, mozzarella and half of the basil vinaigrette. Place the lettuce in a separate salad bowl and toss it with the remaining vinaigrette. Arrange the chicken, tomatoes and mozzarella mixture on top of the lettuce and serve.

GRILLED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat a grill for medium-high heat. When the grill is hot, lightly oil the grate.
• Place the pepper pieces onto the grill with the inside facing down. Cook until slightly charred, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Turn peppers over, and place jalapeno slices onto them. Top with some mozzarella cheese, and sprinkle with a bit of oregano. Grill until cheese melts, then remove to a plate and serve.