Indulge in culinary delight with our refreshing Tomato Basil Mozzarella Salad, a symphony of flavors and colors that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic Italian salad showcases the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory ingredients. Dive into the juicy and sun-ripened tomatoes, aromatic basil, creamy mozzarella cheese, and a zesty dressing that elevates each bite. With variations including a Caprese Skewers recipe for an elegant appetizer, a Tomato Salad with Burrata for a creamy twist, and a Mozzarella and Tomato Sandwich for a satisfying lunch, this article offers a delightful array of recipes to satisfy every palate. Get ready to elevate your salad game and embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the essence of summer flavors.
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FRESH MOZZARELLA, TOMATO, AND BASIL COUSCOUS SALAD
A lovely light salad from Cooking Light! You're used to seeing the cheese/tomato/basil combination, but have you had it with couscous before? Delicious! Prep time includes marinating.
Provided by Julesong
Categories Cheese
Time 45m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl combine the tomato, mozzarella, shallots, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and garlic, toss well then refrigerate, covered, to marinate for 30 minutes.
- In a saucepan bring the water to a boil and gradually stir in the couscous; remove from the stove, cover, and set aside for 5 minutes.
- With a fork, fluff the couscous then let cool.
- Add the cooled couscous and chopped basil to the tomato mixture in the bowl and toss.
- Garnish with whole basil leaves and serve.
- Note: part-skim mozzarella cheese can be substituted.
TOMATO BASIL MOZZARELLA SALAD
Instead of tossed salad, I serve these attractive tomato and mozzarella slices, drizzled with oil and sprinkled with basil. They're especially tasty made with fresh tomatoes and basil from the garden. -Concetta Maranto Skenfield, Bakersfield, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- On a large serving platter, alternate tomatoes and cheese slices. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, salt and pepper; shake well. Drizzle over tomatoes and cheese. Sprinkle with basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 186mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
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.
TOMATO, BASIL AND MOZZARELLA PASTA SALAD
A great pasta salad! It is kid friendly and a real crowd pleaser. This recipe is from the Washington Post. This salad employs one of the best combos in summer food: tomatoes, mozzarella and basil. Even better, it takes about 30 minutes to make, from start to finish. It's always good to use the freshest ingredients, but here it's essential. Fresh mozzarella can now be bought in almost every supermarket. And choose the ripest tomatoes you can find: plum tomatoes are easy to peel and seed, but you can use your favorites.
Provided by TaterBug
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 main course servings, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until it is done, but still a little firm to the bite. Drain and rinse with cold water until the pasta is completely cool. Let it drain for a few minutes and transfer to a large bowl. Add the mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, scallions, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Add salt and pepper to taste, adding more vinegar if desired. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- *NOTE: To peel plum tomatoes:
- Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Have ready a bowl of ice water. Cut an "X" in the bottom of the tomato and remove the stem. Place in the boiling water for 10 or 15 seconds -- no longer. Use a slotted spoon to quickly transfer to the ice water. The skin should simply slip off.
FRESH MOZZARELLA, TOMATO, AND BASIL COUSCOUS SALAD
Steps:
- Combine first 7 ingredients in a large bowl; cover and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes. Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually stir in couscous. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork; cool. Add couscous and fresh basil to tomato mixture; toss gently. Garnish with basil leaves, if desired.
WATERMELON TOMATO MOZZARELLA BASIL & MINT SALAD
This is a light refreshing salad that is perfect for hot summer days. It goes great served along side most any grilled meats or seafood. I enjoy it as a light lunch as well.
Provided by Grace Pulley
Categories Fruit Salads
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. In a large bowl place the watermelon, tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese. Tear the basil and mint leaves into bite-size pieces and add them to the bowl. Drizzle on the balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Add the sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss a few times to mix...I use my hands but can use a large spoon. You don't want to smoosh the fruit though. Serve immediately
TOMATO, MOZZARELLA, AND BASIL SALAD GLUCKSMAN
Provided by Sondra Glucksman
Categories Salad Tomato Appetizer No-Cook Vegetarian Quick & Easy Mozzarella Basil Summer Gourmet New York Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl whisk together oil, vinegar, garlic, mustard, sugar, and salt and pepper to taste. On a platter arrange tomato slices alternately with mozzarella and top with basil. Drizzle salad with vinaigrette.
CHICKEN MILANESE WITH TOMATO, MOZZARELLA AND BASIL SALAD
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Lightly season chicken cutlets all over with salt and pepper; let rest while you make the basil oil.
- In a blender or food processor, combine oil, basil, garlic and salt to taste; purée until smooth.
- In a medium bowl, toss tomatoes and mozzarella with about half of the basil oil and salt to taste. Set aside.
- Place flour in a shallow bowl or plate. Pour eggs into another shallow dish; combine panko and Parmesan in a third dish.
- In a large skillet, melt butter and remaining 1/4 cup oil over medium heat. As it heats, dip a chicken cutlet in flour, shake off excess, then dip in eggs. Shake off excess, then dip both sides in panko mixture and transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Repeat with remaining cutlets.
- When oil is hot, fry 2 cutlets at a time until bottoms are golden, about 3 minutes. Flip and fry until golden and crispy all over, about another 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle immediately with salt.
- Taste tomato-mozzarella salad and add more salt and/or basil oil if needed. Serve cutlets topped with a squeeze of lemon, a drizzle of remaining basil oil and tomato-mozzarella salad.
MOZZARELLA, TOMATO AND BASIL SALAD
Make and share this Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by TishT
Categories Vegetable
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving dish, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Slice tomatoes and mozzarella cheese same thickness.
- Arrange the tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil alternating in a circle around a decorative serving dish.
- Drizzle with olive oil (and balsamic vinegar if desired).
- Serve with salt and pepper to individual taste.
Tips:
- Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes. This is the key to a great salad.
- Use fresh basil. Dried basil just won't have the same flavor.
- Don't skimp on the cheese. Mozzarella is a key ingredient in this salad, so use a good quality cheese.
- Make the dressing ahead of time. This will give the flavors time to meld.
- Serve the salad immediately. This is a best when served fresh.
Conclusion:
This tomato-basil-mozzarella salad is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make, yet flavorful and refreshing. It's perfect for a summer lunch or dinner, or as a side dish at a barbecue.
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