Italian Tossed Caprese Salad Food

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ITALIAN TOSSED SALAD



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From Bellville, Ohio, Gayle Parker sent a snappy recipe for Italian Tossed Salad that pressed-for-time cooks can squeeze into any menu. Simple and colorful, it complements a casual lunch or a fancy holiday dinner, she writes. It's a little different from plain old iceberg lettuce and tomatoes. Canned kidney beans add protein and texture, and the pepperoni and other fixings give it a fresh zesty taste. I belong to a camping club that meets monthly, says Gayle. This salad is easy to prepare in our compact motor home kitchen, so I often take it to our potluck suppers.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (12 ounces) ready-to-serve salad greens
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup canned kidney beans, drained
1 cup diced pepperoni
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1/4 to 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, combine the salad greens, cheese, beans, pepperoni, onion and diced tomatoes. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

ITALIAN TOSSED CAPRESE SALAD RECIPE



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Try this Italian Tossed Caprese Salad Recipe. Get the best of salads - caprese and green - in this tossed mixed salad with mozzarella, basil and more.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 10m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups tightly packed torn mixed salad greens
5 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 pkg. (9 oz.) POLLY-O Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, drained, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing

Steps:

  • Toss greens with tomatoes, cheese, onions and basil in large bowl.
  • Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 160 mg, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 6 g

CAPRESE SALAD - GIADA DE LAURENTIIS



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Recipe from "Everyday Italian". I made this recipe with only cherry tomatoes and just tossed everything together with the dressing. Easy and good.

Provided by Ms. Poppy

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from about 1/2 lemon)
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, plus more to taste
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/4 lbs tomatoes, assorted (such as regular vine-ripened tomatoes, plum tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes and yellow tea)
6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, drained and sliced
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Whisk the lemon juice, 1/2 t salt, and 1/4 t pepper in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil to blend. Set the dressing aside.
  • Cut the regular tomatoes into 1/2-inch thick slices, and the plum tomatoes into wedges. Cut the cherry, grape, and teardrop tomatoes in half. Arrange the tomatoes and mozzarella on a platter. Drizzle the dressing over. Sprinkle with the basil and additional salt and pepper to taste, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.9, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 33.6, Sodium 565.3, Carbohydrate 7.3, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 4.5, Protein 10.8

CAPRESE SALAD



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Courtesy of KCStar (my local newspaper). I love Caprese salad....specially the one at Macaroni Grill. I will be making this soon!!! The only thing I would add is balsamic vinegar...but that is because I LOVE IT. It's optional!!!

Provided by Vanessa

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 medium tomatoes (about 1.25 lbs, washed and cored)
1/2 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced thinly
5 basil leaves (stacked neatly, rolled into a cylinder n cut into thin ribbons)
2 -3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper
balsamic vinegar (optional)

Steps:

  • Cut tomatoes into 1/4-in. slices and arrange on a plate, alternating tomatoes with mozzarella slices.
  • Scatter basil ribbons over the tomatoes and mozzarella.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • NOTE: I would add a bit of balsamic vinegar when I serve it on my plate because it's like the one at Macaroni and Grill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.9, Fat 19.7, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 44.9, Sodium 362.6, Carbohydrate 6.1, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 3.8, Protein 13.8

ULTIMATE CAPRESE SALAD



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Real talk: This is a dish to make when the tomatoes are peaking-at the farmers' market, you should be able to smell them before you see them.

Provided by Rick Martinez

Categories     Bon Appétit     Tomato     Salad     Summer     Italy     Cheese

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pint mixed cherry tomatoes, preferably heirloom, halved
7 tablespoons (or more) extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Flaky sea salt
2 pounds mixed medium and large tomatoes, preferably heirloom, cut into thin slices and/or wedges
8 ounces buffalo mozzarella or mozzarella, room temperature, torn into pieces
Coarsely ground black pepper
Small basil leaves and toasted country bread (for serving)

Steps:

  • Toss cherry tomatoes with 1 Tbsp. oil in a small bowl; season with salt.
  • Arrange tomato slices on a platter, slightly overlapping; season generously with salt. Arrange mozzarella over tomatoes; lightly season mozzarella with salt. Spoon cherry tomatoes over salad and drizzle with 6 Tbsp. oil; season with pepper. Let stand 30 minutes to let flavors meld and release juices from tomatoes and mozzarella.
  • Top salad with basil and additional salt and oil, if desired. Serve with bread alongside.

CAPRESE SALAD



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My husband and I love Caprese salad, but not the high prices we pay for it in restaurants. Here, we created our own version which tastes incredibly close, if not better, than any restaurant version we've tried. -Melissa Pearson, Sandy, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 medium tomatoes, sliced
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE:
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Arrange the tomatoes, cheese and basil on a serving platter. Whisk the vinaigrette ingredients; drizzle over salad. If desired, sprinkle with additional salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

TOSSED CAPRESE SALAD



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A tossed salad version of a classic Italian appetizer. This delicious recipe is easy to prepare and serve for a group or family. The bite sized pieces make it simple to serve as a side salad. Enjoy!

Provided by rnaesj

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 bunch large leaf italian basil
1 1/2 cups ripe cherry tomatoes
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon Trader Joe's 21 seasoning salute
1 teaspoon sugar
1 pinch salt
1 pinch coarse grinded pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Cut cherry tomatoes in half and add to a salad bowl. Cut fresh mozzarella into small pieces (similar to halved tomatoes) and add to the same bowl. Tear basil leaves into pieces and add to salad bowl. In a seperate bowl add 21 Seasoning Salute, sugar, salt, pepper and oil. Wisk to mix all ingredients. Drizzle the vinegar into the mixture and wisk again. Add the dressing to the salad bowl and toss the salad together, then serve.

RACHAEL RAY'S CAPRESE MEZZA LUNA (ITALIAN QUESADILLA)



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Using only the ingredients in the well-known caprese salad (plus a tortilla), Ray comes up with a quesadilla that you will love eating. I made this is a dry skillet (omitting step 1) heating each side of the filled tortilla till it crisped up and showed brown spots. Ray uses quarters of these quesadillas as appetizers. I ate mine as lunch!

Provided by Lorraine of AZ

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 garlic cloves, crushed
4 large flour tortillas, about 10-12 inches
1 ball fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
12 leaves fresh basil, shredded
2 tomatoes, vine-ripened and thinly sliced
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a small pot with garlic until it bubbles, simmer a minute. Brush a skillet with garlic oil and heat over medium-high heat.
  • Add the first tortilla and blister it 30 seconds, flip and cover half of the surface with arranged layers of mozzarella, basil and tomatoes, season with salt and pepper and fold over the quesadilla.
  • Cook 30 seconds on each side to set. Remove from pan and repeat. Cut into quarters and serve as appetizers.

ITALIAN FLAG SALAD (CAPRESE)



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So elegant and so simple. This is my little adaptation of the classic Caprese salad...everything is the same except that the fresh basil has been replaced by purchased (or homemade if you have it on hand) pesto sauce. I like this version more because I think the salty/garlicky/nutty pesto does more for the other two ingredients.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Cheese

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 perfect ripe aromatic roma tomatoes
2 (4 ounce) fresh mozzarella balls (the kind in liquid)
1 (3 1/2 ounce) jar pesto sauce (or homemade if you have the inclination)
olive oil

Steps:

  • Make sure you serve this on a white platter!
  • Wash and dry the tomatoes.
  • Remove the stem and cut into slices, approximately 1/2 inch thick, lengthwise.
  • Arrange slices decoratively on platter.
  • Drizzle with just the barest amount of olive oil, sprinkle lightly with salt (sea salt is wonderful!) and coarsely ground, FRESH black pepper.
  • Cut the mozzarella into slices approximately 1/3 inch thick and arrange 1 slice of cheese per slice of tomato.
  • (the mozzarella balls available in Greece are pretty small- maybe 3-4oz).
  • What you want is a white slice of cheese just covering the tomato slice, but with the red of the tomato peeking through.
  • Dot each mozzarella round with 1/2 to 3/4 tsp of pesto.
  • Serve with lots of crusty bread!

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