Tomato And Fresh Mozzarella Salad With Basil Food

TOMATO MOZZARELLA SALAD

Steps:

• Place tomato slices, alternating with mozzarella slices, on a large serving platter.
• Combine oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Drizzle over tomatoes and mozzarella; sprinkle with basil.

FRESH MOZZARELLA-TOMATO-BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Cut mozzarella into 12 slices.
• Slice tomatoes; sprinkle evenly with salt.
• Alternate cheese and tomato slices on a platter.
• Drizzle with olive oil.
• Cover and chill 4 hours.
• Sprinkle with fresh ground pepper and basil before serving.

FRESH TOMATO & MOZZARELLA SALAD

Steps:

• Cut up the tomatoes and mozzarella into large cubes.
• Add basil leaves and drizzle w/ vinegar and olive oil.
• Stir lightly.
• Sprinkle with a little salt.
• Chill at least one hour.
• Store in refrigerator.

TOMATO AND FRESH MOZZARELLA SALAD WITH BASIL

Steps:

• Take the skin off the tomatoes - a huge difference. If the skin is tough to come off, I cut the skin slightly and pour hot water over them and keep the tomatoes covered for a couple of minutes.
• Slice or cut the tomatoes in as big pieces as you like them.
• Cut the mozarella into small cubes (1/4 inch).
• Mix the tomatoes, mozarella, basill and season it with salt and pepper.
• Drizzle with olive oil.

FRESH MOZZARELLA, TOMATO, AND BASIL COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine the tomato, mozzarella, shallots, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and garlic, toss well then refrigerate, covered, to marinate for 30 minutes.
• In a saucepan bring the water to a boil and gradually stir in the couscous; remove from the stove, cover, and set aside for 5 minutes.
• With a fork, fluff the couscous then let cool.
• Add the cooled couscous and chopped basil to the tomato mixture in the bowl and toss.
• Garnish with whole basil leaves and serve.
• Note: part-skim mozzarella cheese can be substituted.

BALSAMIC MARINATED TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA SALAD

Steps:

• Mix together first five ingredients for dressing and toss in cheese and tomatoes.
• Chill until ready to serve.

MOZZARELLA, TOMATO AND BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Slice tomatoes and mozzarella cheese same thickness.
• Arrange the tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil alternating in a circle around a decorative serving dish.
• Drizzle with olive oil (and balsamic vinegar if desired).
• Serve with salt and pepper to individual taste.

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD WITH MOZZARELLA AND BASIL

Steps:

• Whisk together vinegar, mustard, salt, sugar, and pepper in a large bowl. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking constantly until dressing is emulsified. Add tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil and toss well. Season with salt and pepper.

WISCONSIN FRESH MOZZARELLA, TOMATO AND BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl whisk together the dressing ingredients.
• Cut tomatoes in 1/4th inch thick slices. Drain mozzarella from water and cut in 1/4th inch thick slices.
• Arrange tomatoes and mozzarella slices on platter. Drizzle with salad dressing. Sprinkle fresh chopped basil over top.
• Garnish with basil leaves and let stand 10 minutes to blend flavors.
• Serve with toasted baguette if desired.