Roasted Caprese Tomatoes With Basil Dressing Food

CAPRESE SALAD WITH BALSAMIC REDUCTION

Steps:

• Stir balsamic vinegar and honey together in a small saucepan and place over high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the vinegar mixture has reduced to 1/3 cup, about 10 minutes. Set the balsamic reduction aside to cool.
• Arrange alternate slices of tomato and mozzarella cheese decoratively on a serving platter. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper, spread fresh basil leaves over the salad, and drizzle with olive oil and the balsamic reduction.

TOMATO SALAD WITH WARM BASIL DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook oil, shallot, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until shallots and garlic begin to turn golden, 7-9 minutes. Remove from heat and mix in anchovies, if using (they'll dissolve in the oil quickly), and basil.
• Toss tomatoes with vinegar and a pinch of kosher salt in a medium bowl. Transfer to a platter and pour warm dressing over. Finely grate lemon zest on top and sprinkle with sea salt.

ROASTED TOMATO CAPRESE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F.
• Arrange the tomatoes on a sheet pan, cut sides up, in a single layer. Drizzle with 1/4 cup of olive oil and the balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle with the garlic, sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Roast for 2 hours until the tomatoes are concentrated and begin to caramelize. Allow the tomatoes to cool to room temperature.
• Cut the mozzarella into slices slightly less than 1/2-inch thick. If the slices of mozzarella are larger than the tomatoes, cut the mozzarella slices in half. Layer the tomatoes alternately with the mozzarella on a platter and scatter the basil on top. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper and drizzle lightly with olive oil. Serve at room temperature.

CAPRESE SALAD

Steps:

• Measure the balsamic vinegar and pour into a saucepan. Bring it to a gentle boil over a low heat. Cook it until the balsamic vinegar has reduced to a nice thick glaze (but still pourable), about 15 minutes. Oh and one other thing, your house will stink. But it's a good kind of stink, it's a vinegary stink. Allow the reduction to cool to room temperature before you serve it.
• When you are ready to assemble the salad, cut the tomatoes into thick slices. Arrange them on a platter, alternating them with the mozzarella slices. Tuck the whole basil leaves in between the tomato and cheese slices.
• Drizzle on the gorgeous, almost black balsamic reduction. Then drizzle olive oil in a thin stream over the top. Finally, sprinkle on salt and pepper.
• You need this in your life. Make it today my friends.

PASTA CAPRESE (PASTA WITH TOMATOES, MOZZARELLA & FRESH BASIL

Steps:

• Mix tomatoes, mozzarella, oil and vinegar in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Let stand 1 hour at room temperature. Mix in basil.
• Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain.
• Return pasta to pot. Add tomato mixture and toss gently to blend. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

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.

CAPRESE SALAD TOMATOES (ITALIAN MARINATED TOMATOES)

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together and set on counter stirring occasionally.
• The salt will bring out the juice of the tomatoes.
• Taste and add more seasonings to your personal taste.
• You can use fresh basil or oregano if preferred, just remember to chopped finely and use a little less than dried.
• USES: Serve with almost any meal as a side.
• On top of a green salad (no dressing necessary!).
• Use as a topping for bruschetta--just chop tomatoes instead of slicing.
• Use for caprese salad--add sliced buffalo mozzarella and you're done.
• have some leftover juice: place some sliced chicken breasts and marinate over night, then carefully remove the chicken and quickly sauté them until done. Add remaining juice and tomatoes, boil for 1-2 minutes and then add cooked penne pasta, toss, and simmer for 5-6 minutes.
• JUICE USES: **you can reuse the "marinade" with new tomatoes. Just add some more sliced tomatoes to the juice and let sit for about 20 minutes.
• OR use the juice and marinate boneless chicken breast overnight in refrigerator, grill and serve or slice chicken and top a Caesar salad with it.