Grilled Mushroom Tomato And Basil Salad Recipes

GRILLED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS WITH TOMATOES AND FRESH MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Prepare the barbecue (medium-high heat).
• Drizzle 3 tablespoons of olive oil over both sides of the mushrooms. Sprinkle the mushrooms with salt and pepper. Drizzle olive oil on grill pan to prevent mushrooms from sticking. Grill until the mushrooms are heated through and tender, about 5 minutes per side.
• Meanwhile, whisk the extra-virgin olive oil and garlic in a medium bowl to blend. Add the tomatoes, cheese, and basil and toss to coat. Season the tomato salad, to taste, with salt and pepper.
• Place 1 hot grilled mushroom gill side up on each of 4 plates. Sprinkle with more salt and pepper. Spoon the tomato salad atop the mushrooms, drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil to finish, about 1 tablespoon and serve.

10-MINUTE TOMATO BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Combine tomato, basil, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl; toss until tomato wedges are evenly coated.

TOMATO BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Cut tomatoes in quarters or eighths, depending on size.
• Roughly chop basil and place in glass container.
• Add garlic.
• Mix together thoroughly balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
• (A couple of tbsp of each), and pour over basil-garlic mix.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Cover tightly and marinate at room temperature for 6-8 hours.
• Do not refrigerate before serving.

GRILLED MUSHROOM, TOMATO AND BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Combine mushrooms, tomato, oil, vinegar and garlic in a medium bowl.
• Cook mushrooms and tomatoes on heated oil grill plate (or grill on the b-b-q until browned lightly and heated through.
• Meanwhile, make balsamic vinaogrette - put ingredients into screw top jar, put on lid and shake well.
• Divide mushrooms among plates; top with tomato and basil and drizzle with vinaigrette.

MUSHROOM, TOMATO, AND BASIL RAGOUT

Steps:

• Slice off and discard dark-green top and root of leek. Cut in half lengthwise, and rinse under cold water to remove any grit; thinly slice.
• In a large, deep skillet or saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add leek and garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 3-4 minutes or until leek begins to soften.
• Add mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, breaking up with a spoon, add water and orzo.
• Bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally for 12-15 minutes or until orzo is tender and mixture has thickened. Remove from heat and stir in basil. Pass cheese to sprinkle on top if desired. Add salt and pepper to taste.

CHUNKY MUSHROOM AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Add mushrooms; toss to coat. Chill for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in tomatoes and chives; sprinkle with sesame seeds.

GRILLED MUSHROOMS STUFFED WITH BASIL AND BLUE CHEESE BUTTER

Steps:

• Coat tops of mushrooms with olive oil. Place mushrooms top-down in a grill-safe dish.
• Mix blue cheese, butter, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper thoroughly in a bowl. Scoop evenly into the mushroom caps.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Cook mushrooms until tender and heated through, about 5 minutes.

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD WITH MOZZARELLA AND BASIL

Steps:

• Combine balsamic vinegar and basil in a bowl. Pour in olive oil slowly while whisking constantly.
• Place tomatoes and mozzarella in a bowl. Pour vinaigrette over the top. Season with salt and pepper and toss together.

TOMATO-BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Place tomato slices around the edge of a plate overlapping slightly, tucking in halved onion slices and basil leaves between tomato slices. Put shredded mozzarella cheese in center of plate.
• Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; drizzle over tomatoes.