Tomato Basil Mozzarella Salad Food

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 PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, shallot, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; add to the bowl with the dressing.
• Add the tomatoes, mozzarella and basil to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.
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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.

TOMATO, MOZZARELLA, AND BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella and arrange casually with the basil leaves on a large platter. Drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve at room temperature.

TOMATO & MOZZARELLA SALAD WITH TOMATO DRESSING

Steps:

• Put the tomatoes in a bowl with the shallots and season with a large pinch of salt. Leave for 10 mins for the tomatoes to release their juices.
• Lift the tomatoes and shallots out of the bowl using a slotted spoon, and reserve the juices. Arrange the tomatoes over two plates, then sprinkle over the shallots.
• Whisk the olive oil, Tabasco and vinegar into the reserved tomato juices to make a dressing. Drizzle over the tomatoes and shallots, then scatter with the shredded basil and crushed crostini. Put one half of the mozzarella in the centre of each plate, and season with freshly ground black pepper. Top with the extra basil leaves, and serve.

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.

TOMATO BASIL MOZZARELLA SALAD

Steps:

• On a large serving platter, alternate tomatoes and cheese slices. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, salt and pepper; shake well. Drizzle over tomatoes and cheese. Sprinkle with basil.

TOMATO BASIL MOZZARELLA SALAD

Steps:

• Wash and slice each cherry tomato into halves.
• Add cherry tomatoes and mozzarella balls to small mixing bowl.
• Dice the garlic clove and add it to mixing bowl with salt and Italian seasoning.
• Add fresh chopped basil leaves.
• Mix in the bowl with the balsamic vinegar until well combined.
• Spoon and serve.

MOZZARELLA, TOMATO, AND BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Arrange tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil leaves in an alternating pattern on a large serving platter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; drizzle with oil.

TOMATO, BASIL AND MOZZARELLA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• 1 In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until it is done, but still a little firm to the bite
• 2 Drain and rinse with cold water until the pasta is completely cool
• 3 Let it drain for a few minutes and transfer to a large bowl
• 4 Add the mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, scallions, olive oil and balsamic vinegar
• 5 Add salt and pepper to taste, adding more vinegar if desired
• 6 Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve

TOMATO, MOZZARELLA AND BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• First put the tomatoes in a bowl and pour boiling water over them. Leave them for 1 minute, then drain and slip the skins off using a cloth to protect your hands if necessary. You can watch how to do this in our Cookery School Video on tihs page. Then slice the tomatoes thinly. All you do now is arrange the slices of Mozzarella and tomato in layers, either in rows or concentric circles, on a serving dish. Scatter the whole basil leaves over them, then, just before serving, sprinkle with plenty of salt and freshly milled black pepper and drizzle the oil all over. Serve with some ciabatta bread, warmed a little in the oven to the crispy stage.

TOMATO-BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Arrange tomatoes, onions and basil on platter; sprinkle with cheese.
• Drizzle with dressing.
• Serve immediately.