Best 9 Tomato And Mozzarella Antipasto Recipes

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Italy is acclaimed to be the birthplace of antipasto, a delightful selection of appetizers traditionally served before a main course. Among the many variations of antipasto, "tomato and mozzarella antipasto" stands out as a classic combination that offers a vibrant balance of flavors. The juicy sweetness of ripe tomatoes pairs perfectly with the soft and milky texture of fresh mozzarella cheese, while a drizzle of aromatic olive oil and a sprinkle of aromatic herbs add depth and complexity to the dish. Whether served as a simple snack or as part of a larger antipasto platter, tomato and mozzarella antipasto is an irresistible treat that embodies the authenticity and culinary heritage of Italy.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED MOZZARELLA AND TOMATO-BASIL ANTIPASTI



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With only 15 minutes of prep time, this rich spread for toasted baguette slices is easy to make and hard to resist.

Provided by BHG Test Kitchen

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cup pasta sauce
1 garlic, minced
8 ounce fresh bocconcini mozzarella or mozzarella cheese, cut in cubes
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
0.25 cup torn fresh basil leaves
Parmesan-Toasted Baguette, (recipe below)
8 baguette-style French bread
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoon finely shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In four 12- to 16-ounce or one 1-1/2-quart shallow ovenproof dish layer pasta sauce, garlic, and mozzarella. Bake 20 minutes or until mozzarella is melted. Remove from oven; drizzle olive oil. Top with basil. Serve with bread or Parmesan Toasted Baguette slices. Makes 4 servings. Parmesan Toast
  • Preheat broiler. Lightly brush one side of bread slices with oil. Place bread slices, oil sides up, on a baking sheet. Broil 3 to 4 inches from the heat about 15 seconds or until toasted (watch carefully to avoid burning). Sprinkle with cheese. Broil about 15 seconds more or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 kcal, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 929 mg, Fat 17 g, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

FRESH MOZZARELLA AND TOMATO



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Looking for a quick appetizer idea? Then check out this cheese and fresh tomatoes recipe that requires no cooking at all and is ready in just 30 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic or red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • On round plate, arrange tomato and cheese slices alternately. Drizzle oil and vinegar over tomatoes and cheese. Sprinkle with basil and pepper.
  • Let stand at room temperature 20 minutes to blend flavors. Cover and refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

CAPRESE ANTIPASTO



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If you have ever eaten a caprese salad and wished that you could linger with it longer, that there were more tomatoes to spear with your fork, or more milky slices of cheese on the plate, then this is the dish for you. Best at the height of tomato season, it embellishes on the classic caprese, taking its five simple elements - mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, salt and olive oil - and adding roasted peppers, caperberries (or capers), olive and prosciutto. The result is a luscious lunch or light dinner that will make your dining companions swoon. You will wonder why you didn't think of it sooner. Serve with a crusty loaf of bread on the side.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     quick, weeknight, appetizer, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ripe bell peppers, 1 red and 1 yellow if possible
Salt and pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound fresh mozzarella, at room temperature
2 pounds ripe tomatoes, in assorted colors if possible
1/2 pound cherry tomatoes, in assorted colors if possible
Handful of caperberries, or 1 tablespoon large capers, rinsed
Handful of good-quality olives
6 thin slices of prosciutto, more if desired
Handful of basil leaves

Steps:

  • To roast peppers, set them directly in the flames of a stovetop gas burner turned to high, or over hot coals if you happen to be grilling. (You could also roast under the broiler, with peppers as close to heat source as possible.) Turn peppers with tongs until skins are blackened and blistered all over, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove to a plate and let cool. To peel, cut peppers lengthwise. Scrape seeds and veins away with your knife, then turn peppers over and scrape away charred skin. Slice peeled peppers into 1/2-inch ribbons and place in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then add 1 tablespoon olive oil and toss. (Peppers may be roasted up to a day ahead.)
  • Cut mozzarella into 1/4-inch slices. Cut tomatoes into 1/2-inch slices and halve cherry tomatoes.
  • Arrange mozzarella slices in the center of a large platter. Surround with tomatoes and sprinkle lightly with salt. Add roasted pepper strips, caperberries and olives. Drape prosciutto around the platter. Garnish with basil leaves. Drizzle generously with olive oil and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 333, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 775 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

ANTIPASTO SALAD II



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After searching for a recipe for an antipasto salad that I had envisioned in my head, I gave up and just decided to create one myself. I made this dish for a party and everyone couldn't stop talking about it. The ratio of meat/cheese to veggies can be adjusted to taste.

Provided by Katie Greco

Categories     Salad

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces Genoa salami, cut into bite-size pieces
8 ounces sopressata or other hard salami, cut into bite-size pieces
8 ounces sharp provolone cheese, cut into bite-size pieces
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into bite-size pieces
2 large tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
1 (14 ounce) can artichokes, drained and cut into bite-size pieces
½ (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and sliced
½ cup pitted and coarsely chopped Kalamata olives
¼ cup pitted and chopped green olives
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
¼ cup shredded fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Combine the Genoa and sopressata salami, provolone, mozzarella, tomatoes, and artichokes in a bowl. Slice the roasted red peppers and add them to the bowl, along with about 3 tablespoons of their juice.
  • Mix in the chopped olives. Drizzle olive oil over the entire dish, followed by the red wine vinegar and black pepper. Salad can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until serving.
  • Tear the fresh basil leaves into bite-sized pieces and add them to the salad just before serving. Mix thoroughly and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Cholesterol 73.8 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 21.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 1783.5 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

ANTIPASTO



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This is a very old recipe and I have made it for years with no issues. But if you are in doubt, use a pressure canner. If there's enough acid added I don't think you need to pressure can but some newbies come along and "think" they are experts. :) This has to be one of the best antipasto recipes ever! The original recipe came from one of those cookbooks where everyone submits a recipe but it has been modified. The only reason for this is when my Dad and Sister were making it they weren't sure if you were supposed to drain the olives and pickled onions, ...they didn't and it came out great! The longer you can let it sit the better it taste. It is quite a costly recipe to make so what I do is buy the "sale" items throughout the year and make it up a bit before Christmas, that's why I'm posting it now---watch for sales :)

Provided by Kansas A

Categories     Tuna

Time 1h30m

Yield 28 Pints

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 (14 ounce) cans olives, ripe, sliced
3 (14 ounce) cans green olives, sliced
4 heads cauliflower florets, small
3 (12 ounce) jars pickled onions
3/4 cup olive oil
6 (10 ounce) cans sliced mushrooms
4 green peppers, chopped
5 (14 ounce) cans green beans, chopped
8 cups ketchup, Heinz (The large can at Costco is just the right size)
4 -5 shrimp, rings or 5 (6 ounce) cans shrimp
6 (6 ounce) cans tuna in water (I buy one big tuna can at Costco)
2 quarts dill pickles, chopped
3/4 cup white vinegar (see NOTE!!)

Steps:

  • Mix first 5 ingredients in large pot. Boil 5 minutes.
  • Add next 4 ingredients, boil 10 minutes.
  • Add balance of ingredients. Try not to break up shrimp and tuna too much. Bring to just boiling.
  • Process in a hot water bath for 15 minutes.
  • Note: *Drain everything except olives and pickled onion juice. Biffy and Frank's flub (taste great.) Omit vinegar.
  • Optional - small amount of brown sugar, HP sauce, chopped garlic, hot pepper sauce (dried or fresh) WE NEVER USE THESE.
  • Something sure has changed with Recipe Zaar! When trying to put the ingredients in it was a big pain in the butt for the sizes. I've converted the grams to ounces but I didn't have everything in my cupboard to actually look at so I guessed. But most cans come pretty standard, and the "Frozen Shrimp" is a large bag -- it wouldn't let me put just "large.".

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 16.1, Sodium 2426.9, Carbohydrate 36.2, Fiber 8.4, Sugar 22.7, Protein 16.5

ANTIPASTO SALAD WITH BASIL DRESSING



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Categories     Salad     Food Processor     Egg     Olive     Tomato     Buffet     Mozzarella     Basil     Bell Pepper     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Prosciutto     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large red bell peppers
1 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves
1 garlic clove
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 pound thinly sliced prosciutto
2 8-ounce balls fresh water-packed mozzarella cheese, drained, thinly sliced into rounds
4 large tomatoes, thinly sliced
6 hard-boiled eggs, shelled, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
1/4 cup Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives, pitted, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Char peppers directly over gas flame or under broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in paper bag; let stand 10 minutes. Peel, seed, and slice peppers thinly.
  • Combine basil leaves, garlic, and salt in processor and blend to coarse puree. With machine running, gradually blend in oil. Transfer basil oil to small bowl. (Peppers and basil oil can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately and chill.)
  • Arrange prosciutto around edge of platter. Arrange cheese slices within circle of prosciutto and tomatoes within circle of cheese. Tuck in egg slices; top with pepper strips. Sprinkle salad with olives; drizzle with some basil oil. Serve with remaining basil oil.

ANTIPASTO ON A STICK



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These make-ahead, quick appetizers are a party-favorite!

Provided by Lindsey

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Tapas

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 slices salami, rolled
8 (1/2 inch) cubes mozzarella cheese
8 pitted black olives
4 grape tomatoes, halved
4 marinated artichoke hearts, drained and halved
8 leaves fresh basil, rolled
8 bamboo toothpicks
8 teaspoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Thread each salami roll, mozzarella cheese, olive, tomato, artichoke heart, and basil roll onto each toothpick, respectively. Arrange toothpicks on a serving platter and drizzle olive oil over each.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.4 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Cholesterol 31.4 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 696.1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA ANTIPASTO



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Make and share this Tomato and Mozzarella Antipasto recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef Emanuela

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb whole milk mozzarella, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 cups tomatoes, quartered (cherry or pear)
1/2 cup olive, halved (pitted oil-cured)
1/4 cup basil leaves, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Place cheese in bowl.
  • Combine tomatoes, olives and basil with vinegar.
  • Toss with cheese and pour enough oil over all just to coat.
  • Grind pepper on top.
  • Can be served immediately or stored, covered in refrigerator up to two days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.2, Fat 36.3, SaturatedFat 12.6, Cholesterol 59.8, Sodium 561.3, Carbohydrate 4.8, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.4, Protein 17.5

FRESH MOZZARELLA ANTIPASTI



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Provided by Yvan Lemoine, Food Network Star Season 8 Finalist

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 cups white wine
2 carrots
2 celery stalks
1 head garlic, cut in half lengthwise
1 onion, peeled and quartered
1 bay leaf
1 bouquet garni
2 artichokes
2 to 3 lemons, juiced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
Sugar
Red wine vinegar
5 cherry or grape tomatoes
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
10 small basil leaves
10 fresh mozzarella bocconcini
Special equipment: 6-inch wooden skewers

Steps:

  • For the stock: Combine 6 cups water, the wine, carrots, celery, garlic, onion, bay leaf and bouquet garni in a large pot and bring to boil. Then reduce to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes. Strain and set aside.
  • For the vegetables: Trim and peel the artichokes to the heart and remove the choke. Drop the artichoke hearts in a bowl of water with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to prevent oxidation.
  • Cook the artichoke hearts in the vegetable stock until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • Cut the artichokes into bite-size pieces and toss in a bowl with some salt, pepper, a few drizzles of olive oil, the parsley, red pepper flakes, a little lemon juice, a few pinches sugar and a splash of red wine vinegar.
  • Cut the tomatoes and marinate with some salt and pepper, a few drizzles of olive oil and a little red wine vinegar.
  • Heat the balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan and simmer over medium heat until reduced to a syrup. Chill the reduced balsamic vinegar until ready to serve.
  • Alternate the tomatoes, artichokes, basil leaves and mozzarella on each skewer.
  • Drizzle a little balsamic reduction over each skewer and season with salt and pepper.
  • This recipe was created by a contestant during a cooking competition. The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use, therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes. This is key to a great antipasto. Look for tomatoes that are deep red and free of blemishes.
  • Use fresh mozzarella. Fresh mozzarella is softer and creamier than regular mozzarella, making it ideal for antipasto. You can find it at most grocery stores.
  • Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella evenly. This will help them cook evenly and look more appealing.
  • Drizzle the tomatoes and mozzarella with olive oil. This will help to keep them moist and flavorful.
  • Season the tomatoes and mozzarella with salt and pepper. This will help to enhance their flavor.
  • Bake the tomatoes and mozzarella in the oven until the tomatoes are softened and the mozzarella is melted. This will usually take about 15 minutes.
  • Serve the tomatoes and mozzarella immediately. They are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven.

Conclusion:

Tomato and mozzarella antipasto is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer. It is perfect for parties or potlucks. With its simple ingredients and classic flavors, it is sure to be a hit with everyone.

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