Marinated Mozzarella Tomato Salad Recipes

MARINATED TOMATO SALAD WITH BASIL & MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Dice tomatoes until you have enough for 6 cups (the amount of tomatoes used will vary depending on the variety of tomato used). You can dice the tomatoes as large or small as you like.
• Place the diced tomatoes in a large serving bowl.

MARINATED MOZZARELLA TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• MARINATE: Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, grated garlic, salt, red pepper flakes in a bowl and stir until mixed. Add 1 -2 torn basil leaves to the mix along with the mozzarella. Cover and allow to sit at room temperature for at least 1 hour and if possible, cover and refrigerate for 24-36 hours.
• TOMATOES: An hour before serving, add the tomatoes to a medium bowl. Remove the mozzarella from the marinade and add to the tomatoes (don't toss out the oil!) Add the torn basil leaves, along with another big pinch of Malden salt and drizzle roughly 2 tablespoons of the oil on top and toss to combine. Allow the salad to marinate for 1 hour before serving. Taste and adjust with additional marinade oil or salt if the salad needs it before serving. Drizzle with homemade balsamic glaze and serve!

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.

MARINATED MOZZARELLA TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, apricot nectar, garlic, salt, basil, oregano, thyme and pepper. Slowly whisk in the oil. Add cheese cubes and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour., Just before serving, toss the romaine, tomatoes and cheese mixture in a large salad bowl.

MARINATED MOZZARELLA & TOMATO APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°. Combine salad dressing, basil, chives and pepper. Add cheese and tomatoes; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 3 hours to let flavors blend., Meanwhile, toss baguette pieces with oil and salt; arrange on a baking sheet. Bake until toasted, 4-5 minutes. Cool completely. Just before serving, add toasted bread to cheese mixture; toss to combine. If desired, thread tomatoes, cheese and bread on skewers for serving.

MARINATED MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine first 7 ingredients; add cheese cubes. Stir to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

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.

MARINATED BUFFALO MOZZARELLA & TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• To make the marinade. Scatter the fennel seeds in a small frying pan over medium heat and dry-roast until they begin to pop. Transfer to a mortar and pestle and crush roughly. Place the crushed seeds in a small bowl and add the remaining marinade ingredients.
• Break the mozzarella roughly with your hands. Smear it with the marinade and set aside for 15-30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
• To serve, cut the tomatoes into wedges and plate along with the marinated mozzarella. Drizzle with extra olive oil. Serve along with crusty French bread slices.