Tomato Mozzarella And Prosciutto Salad Recipes

TOMATO, MOZZARELLA AND CHERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Make the dressing: Whisk together the olive oil and balsamic with the mustard and 1 tablespoon cool water in a bowl. Set aside.
• Make the salad: Place the tomatoes on a flat surface. Cut the smaller ones in half and the larger ones into slices or wedges. Arrange all the tomatoes and cherries in a single layer, flesh-side up, on a large serving platter or individual plates. Sprinkle them with the sugar.
• "Herb" the mozzarella: Use a pair of scissors to coarsely cut the tarragon, basil and parsley into pieces and toss in a medium bowl with the Parmesan, olive oil and a pinch of salt. The herbs should feel slightly dampened and sticky from the olive oil. If not, add more olive oil by the tablespoon as needed. Press both sides of the mozzarella slices into the herb mix to coat them, then intersperse the cheese pieces amongst the tomatoes on the serving platter or plates.
• Season the dish with salt and spoon all the dressing over the tomatoes and cheese.

SUMMER FRESH PASTA WITH TOMATOES AND PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook angel hair pasta at a boil until tender but still slightly firm, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water for later use. Transfer the drained pasta to a large serving bowl.
• Place tomatoes in a bowl; season with sea salt and black pepper.
• Pour 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil over the tomato mixture and gently toss; set aside.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat.
• Cook and stir sliced shallot in the hot oil until just becoming translucent, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Stir garlic into the shallot; continue cooking and stirring 1 minute more. Remove the skillet from heat.
• Assemble the dish by adding the tomato mixture, the shallot and garlic mixture, and the prosciutto to the pasta; toss to combine. Use the reserved water from cooking the pasta to make it easier to mix.
• Top the pasta dish with basil and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese to serve.

RIPE TOMATO SALAD WITH SMOKED MOZZARELLA AND PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Carefully wash the arugula in several changes of water, being aware of the dense sand usually found on this green. Trim off and remove the stems. Dry the leaves in a salad spinner.
• Slice the smoked mozzarella into thin 1/8 inch slices. Slice the tomatoes as neatly and evenly as the cheese, 1/8 inch thick.
• Brush the bread with 2 tablespoons extra virgin oil and grill or toast under a broiler until crisp and golden. Encircle the outside edge of a serving platter with the crostini. Lay the clean arugula out in the center of the platter as a base for the salad.
• Combine the vinegar with the mustard in a small stainless steel bowl. Whisk together briskly while drizzling in the olive oil. Add the diced onion and combine.
• Carefully layer the slices of mozzarella, tomato, prosciutto and basil leaves around the greens. Drizzle vinaigrette over and around, sprinkle pine nuts and serve.

PROSCIUTTO AND TOMATO SALAD WITH SMOKED MOZZARELLA CROUTES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place tomatoes in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until softened, about 5 minutes. Drain. In a large bowl, toss together tomatoes, salad greens and prosciutto.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, oil, salt and pepper. Place the bread on a baking sheet and top each piece with a slice of mozzarella. Bake until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
• Toss the salad with the dressing and divide between 2 or 4 plates. Divide the croutes between the plates and serve immediately.