Marinated Bocconcini And Roasted Pepper Salad Food

HERBED MARINATED BOCCONCINI

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine bocconcini, olive oil and red-pepper flakes; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Marinate at room temperature at least 1 hour (or up to 4 hours). Top with basil and serve with crackers or crostini.

MARINATED BOCCONCINI

Steps:

• To each mason jar add 3 basil leaves, 3 thyme sprigs, 1 sprig fresh rosemary, 1 clove garlic, a pinch red pepper flakes and salt, to taste. Fill the jar half way up with extra-virgin olive oil and add 10 to 12 drained boccocini balls. Top off with more extra-virgin olive oil. Cover and seal the jar. Repeat with the other 3 jars. Turn the jars over several times to incorporate the flavors. Refrigerate for 3 at least days before serving. Lasts for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

PROSCIUTTO AND BOCCONCINI APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Top each slice of bread with a few bocconcini slices & a basil leave. Place on baking sheet.
• Mound a slice of prosciutto over the top.
• Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and black pepper.
• Broil until cheese melts (1-2 minutes).

MARINATED BROCCOLI, TOMATO & MOZZARELLA SALAD

Steps:

• Slice the bocconcini into quarters and place in a large bowl with the tomatoes.
• Mix all the dressing ingredients and pour over the tomatoes and bocconcini.
• Steam the broccoli for 7-10 minutes until just cooked (stems should be firm but easily pierced by a knife) and place into a bowl with ice water to cool down. Drain well and add to the tomatoes and bocconcini.
• Allow to marinade for 20 minutes up to 3 hours.
• Serve at room temperature.

MARINATED BOCCONCINI

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine bocconcini, oil, lemon zest, rosemary, red-pepper flakes, and salt. Let stand at room temperature, at least 30 minutes, tossing occasionally.

MARINATED BOCCONCINI AND ROASTED PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Cut peppers into quarters, removing the seeds. Trim the corners off the ends so the pepper lays relatively flat on baking dish (it chars the peppers more evenly!).
• Roast halves under broiler or on grill until skin is blackened, approximately 5 - 8 minutes. (Hint: I usually take each pepper out when done and continue with the rest until all are charred).
• Once removed from the heat, immediately place peppers in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Steam for about 10 minutes (this cools the peppers slightly and makes it easier for the peel to fall off). Uncover and peel off charred skins.
• Combine rest of ingredients and chill for at least 2 hours.