Best 9 Warm Onion Mozzarella Salad Recipes

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Are you craving a dish that's both comforting and bursting with flavor? Look no further than the warm onion mozzarella salad. This delightful appetizer or side dish is a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors, sure to tantalize your taste buds. With its crispy caramelized onions, gooey melted mozzarella cheese, and bright vinaigrette dressing, this salad is a culinary masterpiece that's easy to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser.

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OWEN'S MOZZARELLA AND TOMATO SALAD



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A delicious salad for cheese lovers. It is also quick and easy to throw together.

Provided by Dell

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 large tomatoes
4 tablespoons olive oil
ground black pepper to taste
10 ounces mozzarella cheese, thickly sliced
8 leaves fresh basil, torn into strips

Steps:

  • Chop tomatoes in half, then slice finely; arrange on four plates. Trickle a tablespoon of olive oil over each serving, and sprinkle with black pepper. Lay slices of cheese over tomatoes, and strips of basil over cheese. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 45.4 mg, Fat 25.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 448.1 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

FRESH MOZZARELLA AND TOMATO SALAD WITH SHERRY VINAIGRETTE



Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato Salad With Sherry Vinaigrette image

Provided by Fran Schumer

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 7-ounce jars of roasted peppers
1 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
1/4 cup Spanish sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
2 pounds fresh mozzarella cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 pounds vine-ripened tomatoes cut in 1/4-inch slices
1 pound organic mesclun
1 cup parsley leaves
bunch of scallions (chop all the white and some of the green)
3/4 pound oil-cured olives, pitted and julienned
3/4 cup toasted walnuts
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Drain the peppers and, in a bowl, mix with 1/4 cup olive oil.
  • Add a pinch of salt and briefly grill.
  • Put back in bowl, add another 1/4 cup olive oil, garlic, thyme and chopped parsley. Mix well and keep warm.
  • Combine sherry, the remaing oil and dijon mustard. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Whisk slightly and store in refrigerator.
  • Arrange peppers around plate. Alternate mozzarella and tomatoes on top of peppers.
  • In bowl, mix lettuce, parsley, scallions and olives and dress with all but 1/2 cup of the vinaigrette. Make a mountain in the center on each plate. Spoon vinaigrette on top of mozzarella and tomatoes. Sprinkle walnuts on top of lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 307, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 437 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

WARM ONION-MOZZARELLA SALAD



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Categories     Cheese     Onion     Appetizer     Broil

Yield Serves 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 large red onions
8 slices fresh mozzarella cheese, ¼ inch thick
2 tablespoons virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 yellow or orange bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
¼ cup hazelnuts, roasted, hulled, and halved
½ cup chopped fresh sorrel (a lovely, tangy wild green found growing in many areas by April. If it is unavailable, simply add 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice when you add the vinegar)
Balsamic vinegar, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Cut the onions in half-moon slices of about ½ inch, then arrange the slices on a baking sheet. Broil about 5 minutes, or until the skins begin to char. Remove from the broiler and set aside to cool. 2. Arrange the cheese slices on a serving platter, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate. 3. In a large frying pan, heat the oil and butter over low heat until the butter has melted. Increase the heat to medium, then add the peppers and saute 7-10 minutes, or until the peppers begin to turn translucent. Add the onions, chives, parsley, salt, and white pepper, and mix with a spoon. Add the hazelnuts and sorrel, mix briefly, and remove from the heat. 4. Remove the cheese from the refrigerator, and spoon the mixture over the slices. Season with vinegar (and lemon juice, if sorrel wasn't obtainable) and serve immediately.

HOT TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA SALAD



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Make and share this Hot Tomato and Mozzarella Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ToriS

Categories     Broil/Grill

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb plum tomato, sliced
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced
1 red onion, finely chopped
4 -6 pieces sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
4 tablespoons chopped fresh mixed herbs (ie. basil, parsley, oregano, and chives)
salt and pepper
fresh herb, to garnish

Steps:

  • Arrange the sliced tomatoes and mozzarella in circles in four individual shallow flameproof dishes.
  • Sprinkle the chopped red onion and sun-dried tomatoes on top.
  • Preheat the broiler to high.
  • Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, chopped herbs, and seasoning.
  • Pour over the salads.
  • Place the salads under the hot broiler for 4-5 minutes, until the mozzarella starts to melt.
  • Sprinkle pepper over the salads, and serve immediately, garnished with fresh herb sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.2, Fat 26.9, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 44.8, Sodium 377.3, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 4.8, Protein 14

ASPARAGUS MOZZARELLA SALAD



Asparagus Mozzarella Salad image

This refreshing dish is perfect for picnics, barbecues or any other warm-weather gathering. Toss leftovers with pasta. -Lisa Gibbs, Muskegon, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 15 servings (2/3 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
2 cups grape tomatoes
1 medium red onion, halved and sliced
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
DRESSING:
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the cheese, tomatoes, onion and basil., In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, mustard and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Drizzle with lemon juice. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

FRESH MOZZARELLA PASTA SALAD



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A take on a traditional Caprese, but modified into a light summer pasta salad that goes great with anything off the grill, or just on its own. When I eat it on its own, I sometimes add about a cup of any chunked, cold sausage (I suggest pepperoni or a lighter summer sausage). Any pasta is fine, but I like the orzo's size.

Provided by Meghan

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Italian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 ½ cups cubed fresh mozzarella cheese
2 fresh plum tomatoes, seeded and cut into bite-size pieces
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
salt to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in the orzo, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, but still firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain well, and let cool.
  • Mix the mozzarella cheese cubes, tomatoes, basil, crushed red pepper flakes, and salt with olive oil in a salad bowl. Gently mix in the orzo pasta, and toss lightly to coat the ingredients with oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Carbohydrate 42.5 g, Cholesterol 35.4 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 69 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

WARM MOZZARELLA SALAD



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The fresh mozzarella for this salad is warmed in a hot oven for a short time, giving it this soft, luscious heavenly texture. The vinegarette and kalamata olives are a nice foil for the richness of the cheese. Buon Appetit! Oh the credit for this goes to a recipe card from Safeway... the fine print says "try-foods, int'l".. I've made a few adjustments

Provided by CHRISSYG

Categories     European

Time 19m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb fresh mozzarella cheese (sliced 1/2in. thick)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup ground toasted pine nuts (or any favorite nut, toasted)
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese (reggiano preferred, grated)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
3 cups mixed fresh salad greens
3 slices prosciutto, cut into strips crosswise
1/4 cup kalamata olive (pitted if you prefer)
1/2 cup fresh tomato, roughly chopped
balsamic vinegar
oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Marinate slices of mozzarella in olive oil 1-2 minutes per side.Mix bread crumbs with ground nuts, grated cheese, parsley and basil. Dredge cheese in breadcrumb mixture. Bake coated cheese at 425 degrees for approx 2-4 minutes. WATCH THE CHEESE. If it looks like it's getting TOO soft, PULL IT. we're not going for fondue here. Toss mixed salad greens with baslamic vinegar and oil and plate. Top dressed greens with mozzarella and then divide the proscuitto, olives and tomatoes among serving plates.

WARM TOMATO PASTA SALAD



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This Warm Tomato Pasta Salad is a caprese-inspired dish is perfect for feeding a crowd.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Salt and pepper
1 pound pasta shells
5 cups diced beefsteak tomatoes, (2 pounds)
2 cups diced fresh mozzarella, (3/4 pound)
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente, according to package instructions; drain.
  • In a large bowl, toss warm pasta with tomatoes, mozzarella, onion, olive oil, parsley, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Serve.

TOMATO-CUCUMBER MOZZARELLA SALAD



Tomato-Cucumber Mozzarella Salad image

I used fresh mozzarella for the first time last year and loved it. I wanted to incorporate it into as many dishes as possible and came up with this tomato cucumber basil salad. It has quickly become a mainstay at my house. -Jennifer Klann, Corbett, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 English cucumber, quartered and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 small green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup thinly sliced onions
12 pitted Greek olives, sliced
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber, green pepper, onions, olives, parsley and basil. In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegars, sugar, salt, oregano and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes. Just before serving, toss in cheese. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 265mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose Sweet Onions: Vidalia or Walla Walla onions are ideal for this salad as they have a milder, sweeter flavor compared to yellow or red onions.
  • Caramelize Onions Properly: Cook the onions over medium-low heat and stir frequently to prevent burning. The goal is to achieve a deep golden brown color and a slightly sweet flavor.
  • Use Quality Mozzarella: Fresh, high-quality mozzarella cheese is essential for the best flavor and texture. Look for creamy, milky mozzarella that is soft and slightly springy.
  • Season Generously: Don't be afraid to season the salad with salt and pepper. A good balance of seasonings will enhance the flavors of the onions and mozzarella.
  • Add Fresh Herbs: Incorporate fresh herbs like basil, oregano, or thyme to add an extra layer of flavor and freshness to the salad.
  • Serve Warm: For the best experience, serve the salad while the onions are still slightly warm. This will allow the flavors to meld and create a harmonious dish.

Conclusion:

The Warm Onion and Mozzarella Salad is a delightful combination of sweet caramelized onions, creamy mozzarella cheese, and tangy dressing. With its simple ingredients and minimal preparation, this salad embodies the essence of rustic Italian cuisine. Whether served as an appetizer or a main course, this dish is sure to impress with its harmonious flavors and textures. Experiment with different types of onions, herbs, and cheeses to create your unique variation of this classic salad. Enjoy the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy in every bite!

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