WINTER CAPRESE SALAD
Provided by Mario Batali
Categories Salad Blender Cheese Dairy Herb Tomato Vegetable Bake Vegetarian Dinner Mozzarella Basil Fall Winter Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 200°F.
- 2. In a large bowl, toss the tomatoes with 1/2 cup of the olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Place cut side down on a small baking sheet and bake for about 2 hours, or until the tomatoes are softened.
- 3. Remove the tomatoes from the oven and let cool.
- 4. Transfer the cooled tomatoes to a colander and set aside to drain while you make the pesto.
- 5. Combine the garlic and Parmigiano in a blender and pulse until the garlic is roughly chopped. Add the basil and pulse 7 or 8 times, or until the leaves are shredded. With the blender running, slowly add the remaining 1 cup olive oil, blending until smooth.
- 6. Toast the pine nuts in an 8-inch sauté pan over medium heat, tossing frequently, until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool.
- 7. To serve, arrange 3 tomato halves cut side down on each plate. Place a ball of mozzarella in the center and spoon 2 tablespoons of the pesto onto each ball of mozzarella. Sprinkle with the pine nuts and garnish with basil leaves.
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Fiaz Goraya
[email protected]I'm definitely going to be making this salad again. It's a delicious and healthy way to enjoy beets.
Beauty By Shamia
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. The beets are packed with antioxidants, and the goat cheese is a good source of calcium and protein.
Mahmod Ali
[email protected]This salad is a great make-ahead meal. You can roast the beets and make the dressing ahead of time, and then just assemble the salad when you're ready to eat.
Amin Abdulkadir Yusuf
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The sweetness of the beets, the tanginess of the goat cheese, and the crunch of the walnuts all work together perfectly.
Ayesha Badamiyan
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover beets. I always have a few beets leftover from other recipes, and this is a great way to use them up.
AB Abid Hasan
[email protected]Overall, I thought this salad was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Dipak Yadav
[email protected]The salad was good, but I found it to be a bit bland. I think it would have been better with a more flavorful dressing.
Kiddies Niemann
[email protected]This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less honey in the dressing.
Akib K
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of beets, but I really enjoyed this salad. The roasting process mellowed out the beet flavor and made them much more palatable. The goat cheese and walnuts were also a great addition.
Abrar_baloch
[email protected]This salad was easy to make and so delicious! I used a pre-cooked beet from the grocery store to save time, and it worked perfectly. The goat cheese and walnuts added a nice touch of richness and crunch.
Kam Pop
[email protected]I made this salad for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the beets, goat cheese, and walnuts. I will definitely be making this salad again.
Riyad Aalam
[email protected]This winter Caprese salad was a delightful twist on a classic. The roasted beets added a wonderful earthy sweetness, and the goat cheese provided a creamy tang. I also loved the addition of the toasted walnuts, which added a nice crunch. Overall, thi