Capresesaladtomatoesitalianmarinatedtomatoes Recipes

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.

ITALIAN TOMATOES (((WONDERFUL AND EASY)))

Steps:

• Slice each tomato into 8 wedges and place into a large bowl.
• Add the rest of the ingredients and toss well to evenly distribute.
• Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or more.
• Serve as a side dish in small individual serving bowls.

ULTIMATE CAPRESE SALAD

Steps:

• Toss cherry tomatoes with 1 Tbsp. oil in a small bowl; season with salt.
• Arrange tomato slices on a platter, slightly overlapping; season generously with salt. Arrange mozzarella over tomatoes; lightly season mozzarella with salt. Spoon cherry tomatoes over salad and drizzle with 6 Tbsp. oil; season with pepper. Let stand 30 minutes to let flavors meld and release juices from tomatoes and mozzarella.
• Top salad with basil and additional salt and oil, if desired. Serve with bread alongside.

ROASTED TOMATO CAPRESE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
• Arrange tomatoes, cut sides up, on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1/4 cup olive oil and 1 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar and sprinkle with garlic, sugar, sea salt, and black pepper.
• Roast tomatoes in the preheated oven until they begin to turn brown and the juices become thick and sticky, about 2 hours. Let tomatoes cool to room temperature.
• Place tomato halves and slices of mozzarella cheese onto a serving platter, alternating tomatoes and cheese to make an attractive pattern; sprinkle salad with basil. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil and 1 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar.

THE BEST CAPRESE SALAD

Steps:

• Arrange tomato slices, mozzarella slices, and basil leaves on a serving plate, alternating between them. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.