Mozzarella Arugula And Marinated Tomatoes On Focaccia Recipes

QUICK FOCACCIA

Steps:

• Lightly grease a baking pan, 13 by 9 by 2 inches.
• In a bowl stir together water, yeast, and sugar and let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. In a small bowl stir together flour and table salt and gradually stir into yeast mixture until mixture forms a soft dough. On a lightly floured work surface with floured hands knead dough 5 minutes, or until smooth and elastic, and shape into a ball. Invert bowl over dough and let dough rest 10 minutes.
• On lightly floured surface roll out dough into a 13- by 9-inch rectangle and transfer to baking pan pressing into corners. Let dough rise, covered loosely with plastic wrap, in a warm place 30 minutes, or until doubled in bulk.
• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Sprinkle dough with Parmesan, rosemary, coarse salt, and pepper to taste. Press indentations about 1/4 inch deep and 1 inch apart all over dough with lightly oiled fingertips and bake focaccia in middle of oven 20 minutes, or until golden. Cool focaccia in pan on a rack.

MOZZARELLA, ARUGULA, AND MARINATED TOMATOES ON FOCACCIA

Steps:

• In a large bowl or baking dish combine tomatoes, onion, and vinegar and season with pepper and salt. Marinate mixture, covered, tossing occasionally with rubber spatula, 30 minutes.
• Transfer tomatoes and onion to a plate with slotted spoon and add arugula to marinade remaining in bowl or baking dish. Season arugula with pepper and salt and toss. Arrange arugula on bottom focaccia half and top with mozzarella, tomatoes, onion, and remaining focaccia half, pressing together gently. Cut sandwiches into 4 pieces.

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, 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.

TOMATO AND FRESH MOZZARELLA SALAD WITH ARUGULA & PEPPERS

Steps:

• Whisk balsamic vinegar, olive oil and dried basil together in small bowl.
• Arrange alternating slices of tomato, cheese and bell pepper slices on platter.
• Scatter chopped arugula over tomatoes.
• Drizzle olive oil mixture over salad and season with salt and pepper.