Best 5 Charred Caprese Salad Recipes
Charred Caprese salad is a delightful dish that combines the vibrant flavors of tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil with the smoky, slightly bitter taste of charred vegetables. As a popular appetizer or side dish, it combines the classic Italian flavors of a classic Caprese salad with the vibrant charred flavor of grilled vegetables. This charred version elevates the salad with a smoky, roasted flavor that enhances the natural sweetness of the tomatoes and the creamy richness of the mozzarella. Whether you're looking for an impressive appetizer, a refreshing side dish, or a light and flavorful vegetarian main course, this recipe will guide you through creating a delicious charred Caprese salad that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
CAPRESE SALAD
My husband and I love Caprese salad, but not the high prices we pay for it in restaurants. Here, we created our own version which tastes incredibly close, if not better, than any restaurant version we've tried. -Melissa Pearson, Sandy, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Arrange the tomatoes, cheese and basil on a serving platter. Whisk the vinaigrette ingredients; drizzle over salad. If desired, sprinkle with additional salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
CAPRESE SALAD
A summer staple! The thing that sets this Caprese Salad apart from the usual is that it's tossed with a garlic-herb vinaigrette first then finished with a balsamic glaze. Keeps it looking "clean" with terrific flavour! Serve as a side, on toast with avocado or as a light meal with bread.
Provided by Nagi
Categories Side
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place Dressing ingredients in a jar and shake very well. Adjust to taste.
- Place tomatoes, bocconcini and most of the basil in a bowl. Drizzle over dressing, toss gently.
- Transfer to shallow serving bowl. Just before serving, drizzle with balsamic glaze and sprinkle with remaining basil.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 13 mg, Sodium 234 mg, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CLASSIC CAPRESE SALAD
This classic summer dish doesn't get any simpler or more delicious. Use different-colored heirloom tomatoes for the prettiest salad, and buffalo milk mozzarella for the best tasting one.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories brunch, easy, lunch, weekday, salads and dressings, appetizer, side dish
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- While mozzarella is cold, slice it into 1/4-inch slices. Let it sit, loosely covered, to come to room temperature while you prepare the tomatoes.
- Slice the tomatoes into 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch thick slices, leaving them in a single layer on the cutting board as you go. Sprinkle generously with salt.
- On a serving platter, arrange the mozzarella, tomato slices, and whole basil leaves so they overlap slightly. Pour any tomato juices from the cutting board over the dish. Sprinkle again with salt and pepper, and drizzle with plenty of oil. Top with reserved basil, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 262, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 478 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
TRADITIONAL CAPRESE SALAD
Caprese salad is a great main dish (lunch) or appetizer for a summer dinner. It goes best with a white wine, and is amazing when preceding a light pasta dish. When using as a main dish for lunch, double up the portions. This is a recipe that has been handed down through the generations in my family as long as anyone can remember. My grandmother (peacefully rest her soul) recalled learning this recipe from her grandmother. She also told stories of her grandmother recalling learning it from her grandmother. This is a truly old-world Italian version of this recipe. Many of the versions that people know have been Americanized or have been updated in some way. As best I can tell, this recipe is about as traditional as it gets.
Provided by Obsidian468
Categories Cheese
Time 5m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Slice tomatoes and mozzarella cheese to 1/4" thick slices.
- Place tomatoes and mozzarella alternately in a pattern around the perimeter of a small serving dish. Alternatively, for single serving dishes, place the mozzarella slices on top of the tomato slices, arranging for 8 servings (arrange for four servings, if using it as a main dish).
- Sprinkle the the salad sparsely with the olive oil.
- Sprinkle the salad lightly (or to taste) with the salt and ground black pepper.
- Place whole (or torn) basil leaves on top of the tomatoes and mozzarella, using pieces that roughly match the size of the tomato and mozzarella slices.
- Serve immediately.
- Note: do NOT allow the tomatoes and mozzarella sit in the oil for more than a short few minutes. The oil will just soak into the tomato and mozzarella and ruin the flavor. The oil is intended to be a garnish, and not a primary flavor in the dish.
CHARRED CAPRESE SANDWICH
How do you improve on a classic Caprese? Grill your tomatoes-and create a Charred Caprese Sandwich.
Provided by Andy Baraghani
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Mix mayonnaise, mustard, and lemon juice in a small bowl; season with salt.
- Toss shallot, garlic, and vinegar in another small bowl; season with salt. Let sit 10 minutes. Drain, reserving shallots and vinegar separately in small bowls.
- Prepare a grill for medium-high heat. Brush cut sides of bread with 2 Tbsp. oil total and grill until lightly charred, about 2 minutes per side. (Or broil bread halves, cut side up, until lightly charred, about 2 minutes.) Season with salt; let cool.
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high (you can do this directly on the grill grates or on a burner). Toss tomatoes with remaining 2 Tbsp. oil and cook, shaking pan often, until tomatoes are blistered and lightly charred, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes to bowl with reserved vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Let cool slightly, then add basil, parsley, and lemon zest and toss gently to combine. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Spread both halves of baguette with mayonnaise mixture. Top with mozzarella, tomato salad, and shallots, and sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
- Mayonnaise can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.
Tips:
- Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes. The better the tomatoes, the better the salad will be. Look for tomatoes that are deep red and juicy.
- Use fresh mozzarella cheese. Fresh mozzarella is softer and creamier than regular mozzarella, and it melts beautifully in the salad.
- Use a good quality balsamic vinegar. Balsamic vinegar adds a sweet and tangy flavor to the salad. Look for a balsamic vinegar that is aged for at least 12 years.
- Char the vegetables. Charring the vegetables adds a smoky flavor to the salad. You can char the vegetables in a grill pan, on a grill, or under a broiler.
- Assemble the salad just before serving. The salad is best when it is served fresh. If you assemble the salad too far in advance, the vegetables will start to wilt.
Conclusion:
Charred Caprese salad is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of charred vegetables, fresh mozzarella cheese, and balsamic vinegar is simply irresistible. This salad is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love