Marinated Mozzarella Tossed Salad Recipes

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!

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.

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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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

Steps:

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

MARINATED MOZZARELLA, OLIVES AND CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Put cherry tomatoes in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add the olives and toss.
• In a small bowl, stir together olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano and red-pepper flakes. Pour mixture over tomatoes and olives. Toss well to coat and let sit for at least 10 minutes and up to an hour.
• When ready to eat, arrange mozzarella in the center of a large platter (or arrange on individual plates). Spoon tomato and olive mixture over mozzarella. Garnish with lots of basil leaves.

OWEN'S MOZZARELLA AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Chop tomatoes in half, then slice finely; arrange on four plates. Trickle a tablespoon of olive oil over each serving, and sprinkle with black pepper. Lay slices of cheese over tomatoes, and strips of basil over cheese. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

MARINATED FIG & MOZZARELLA SALAD

Steps:

• Cut each fig lengthways into four wedges. Make a marinade by whisking the vinegar, oil and lemon juice with salt and pepper to taste.
• Stand the fig wedges up in the middle of a large shallow serving dish, keeping them close together.
• Scatter the lemon zest and thyme on top, then drizzle with the marinade. Leave to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• Roughly chop the mint. Drain and slice the mozzarella, toss with half the mint and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• To serve, arrange the mozzarella and mint mixture round the figs, scatter with lightly torn rocket leaves and the remaining mint, and drizzle with a little olive oil.

FRESH MOZZARELLA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in the orzo, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, but still firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain well, and let cool.
• Mix the mozzarella cheese cubes, tomatoes, basil, crushed red pepper flakes, and salt with olive oil in a salad bowl. Gently mix in the orzo pasta, and toss lightly to coat the ingredients with oil.