Roasted Veggie And Bocconcini Salad Food

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.

CRISP TOMATO & BOCCONCINI SALAD

Steps:

• On large plate, toss the onion with the vinegar and a pinch of salt.
• Spread in a single layer and let sit for 20 minutes to pickle.
• In bowl, combine the tomatoes, olives, 1 T basil and 2 t olive oil; season lightly with salt and pepper.
• In separate bowl, combine the bocconcini, remaining 1 T basil, remaining 2 t oil and a pinch of salt.
• Fill 4 martini glasses with the tomato salad, bocconcini and onions.

TOMATO AND BOCCONCINI SALAD

Steps:

• Slice the tomatoes into twelve 1/2-inch slices.
• Slice the bocconcini into twenty-four 1/2-inch slices.
• Arrange the tomato slices on a serving plate, alternating them with 2 slices of bocconcini. Place the basil leaves between the bocconcini slices.
• Drizzle with the olive oil. Sprinkle with basil and season with salt and lots of fresh ground black pepper.

ROASTED VEGGIE AND BOCCONCINI SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450 degrees.
• Place tomatoes, peppers and onions on a non stick baking sheet.
• Roast in oven approximately 15-20 minutes or until softened.
• Remove, cool and cut into bite sized pieces.
• Shake together in a sealable container the.
• oil, mustard, lemon juice, chopped basil, salt and pepper.
• Toss gently, in a large bowl, all the vegetables and both cheeses along with the dressing.
• Serve immediately.