Best 5 Heirloom Tomato Mozzarella And Basil Side Dish Recipes
The heirloom tomato mozzarella and basil side dish is an iconic combination of flavors and textures. This classic Caprese salad is a staple at Italian restaurants and home kitchens alike, and with good reason. The juicy, sweet tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and aromatic basil create a perfect balance of tastes and textures that is both refreshing and satisfying. If you're looking for a simple yet delicious side dish to elevate your next meal, look no further than this classic Italian combination.
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HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD WITH MOZZARELLA AND BASIL
Wonderful heirloom tomato salad to pair with any Italian dish. Chop ingredients and mix all together for a great salad, or slice for an easy appetizer.
Provided by GirlyGamerGeek
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine balsamic vinegar and basil in a bowl. Pour in olive oil slowly while whisking constantly.
- Place tomatoes and mozzarella in a bowl. Pour vinaigrette over the top. Season with salt and pepper and toss together.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 649.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.6 g, Cholesterol 29.3 mg, Fat 64.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 91 mg, Sugar 6.2 g
HEIRLOOM TOMATO, MOZZARELLA AND BASIL SIDE DISH
This is a 5 minute "recipe". It's so simple it's silly. We came up with the idea when planning the food for my wedding last summer. We did all the cooking for 100 ourselves and really had no way to use my stove on the big day. Everything we served, except the salmon on the outdoor bbq, was a cold dish. The challenge we had was coming up with a vegetable "side" dish, that wasn't a salad to go with the salmon. This was the perfect answer. It was a huge hit. I think the key was using fabulous heirloom tomatoes, if you can't get heirlooms, use the best tastiest tomatoes you can. Using "buffalo mozzarella" is great if you have it. This recipe is just for 2 servings...it's obviously easy to adjust! You do need a knife and fork for this. Enjoy!!
Provided by Mrs Goodall
Categories Vegetable
Time 5m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut the tomato in half. If tomato will not sit flat, take a small thin slice off of the bottom.
- Place 1 piece of mozzarella on top of each tomato half.
- Chiffonade the basil into thin strips and place 1/2 the basil on top of the mozzarella.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic (no need to pre-mix the two together) over the tomato/mozzarella/basil.
- Serve with salt to taste (we let guests add their own).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.1, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 5, Carbohydrate 3.8, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.4, Protein 0.9
HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD WITH MOZZARELLA AND BASIL
Categories Salad Cheese Mustard Tomato Side Picnic Vegetarian Backyard BBQ Summer Gourmet Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk together vinegar, mustard, salt, sugar, and pepper in a large bowl. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking constantly until dressing is emulsified. Add tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil and toss well. Season with salt and pepper.
HEIRLOOM TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA SALAD
As my name depicts, I'm a huge proponent of heirloom variety fruits and vegetables. This is one of my favorite ways to enjoy these lovely, unique fruits. As soon as they come back into season I'll post a photo of this beautiful salad.
Provided by Heirloom
Categories Cheese
Time 10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a wooden salad bowl toss all ingredients together.
- Season with salt and pepper according to taste.
- Serve immediately.
HEIRLOOM TOMATO TART WITH PESTO AND MOZZARELLA
In these last days of summer, I made this fresh and light summer tomato tart. I love it al fresco with wine. It's much nicer when you use variety of tomatoes like heirloom tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, mini Marzano, and pear tomatoes. If you grow your own tomatoes in your garden or got some from someone you know, this is perfect. Put them in!
Provided by lolalobato
Categories Main Dish Recipes Savory Pie Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Pour flour into a bowl and make a well in the center. Add butter, egg, water, salt, and sugar. Work the ingredients together with your fingertips until they resemble bread crumbs. Mix until smooth, pushing with the bottom of your palm to form dough into a ball. Wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
- Roll dough out into a large round on a floured work surface. Roll up dough over the rolling pin to transfer it to a tart pan with a detachable bottom. Drape dough over the tart pan; press over the bottom and against the edges. Trim the edges. Chill the crust for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork. Line with waxed paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans.
- Bake crust in the preheated oven until partially cooked, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the weights and waxed paper. Continue baking for 5 minutes. Let cool. Leave the oven on.
- Spread a thin layer of pesto over the crust. Break mozzarella into pieces over the pesto. Cover with tomatoes.
- Return tart to the oven; bake until tomatoes are tender and cheese is melted, about 10 minutes. Season with sea salt before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 78.1 mg, Fat 29.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 16.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 840.7 mg, Sugar 1 g
Tips:
- Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes for the best results. Heirloom varieties are a great option, as they often have a more complex flavor than hybrid tomatoes.
- If you can't find fresh basil, you can use dried basil instead. Just be sure to use half the amount, as dried basil is more concentrated.
- If you don't have balsamic glaze, you can make your own by reducing balsamic vinegar in a saucepan over low heat until it thickens and becomes syrupy.
- Serve the Caprese salad immediately after assembling so that the tomatoes don't have time to release too much juice.
- For the bruschetta, be sure to toast the bread until it's golden brown and crispy. This will help it hold up to the toppings.
- If you're using a softer cheese, such as fresh mozzarella, be sure to drain it well before adding it to the bruschetta. This will help prevent the bread from getting soggy.
- For the tomato mozzarella skewers, use small tomatoes so that they're easy to eat.
- If you're making the skewers ahead of time, be sure to keep them refrigerated until you're ready to serve them. This will help prevent the tomatoes from becoming too soft.
Conclusion:
These three recipes are a great way to enjoy fresh, seasonal tomatoes. They're all easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you have a bounty of tomatoes, give one of these recipes a try!
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