Best Fried Mozzarella With Salami Portabella Salad 30 Min Meal Recipes

TOMATO, MOZZARELLA & SALAMI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Boil the pasta in salted water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Meanwhile, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, oil, mustard, salt and pepper flakes in the bottom of a large bowl. Add the tomatoes, mozzarella, salami, onion and basil on top of the dressing.
• When the pasta is cooked, drain it and add it to the large bowl. Toss to combine. Serve warm, at room temperature or cool.

FRIED MOZZARELLA WITH PUTTANESCA DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Pat the mozzarella dry, making sure there is no water on the surface, and set aside.
• Place the flour in a shallow dish.
• Mix together the milk and eggs and place in a shallow bowl.
• Stir together the bread crumbs, Essence, and salt and place in a shallow dish.
• Heat vegetable oil about 1 1/2 inches deep, in a heavy saucepan or deep-fryer over medium-high heat to 325 to 330 degrees F.
• Dredge the mozzarella in the flour, shaking off any excess flour.
• Dip in the egg mixture and then the bread crumbs.
• Place mozzarella in hot oil and cook for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
• Allow the mozzarella to stand for 3 to 5 minutes before serving, to allow the cheese to melt the entire way through.
• Serve warm on skewers or fondue forks with Puttanesca Dipping Sauce.
• To make the dipping sauce:.
• In a medium pot heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
• Add the onion and saute until soft and lightly caramelized, about 5 minutes.
• Add garlic and cook an additional 2 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes and the remaining ingredients and simmer until the sauce is thickened and slightly reduced, about 20 minutes.
• Add salt to taste, cover and set aside.
• Serve sauce warm or at room temperature.
• Enjoy!
• Yield: about 3 cups To make the Essence:.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
• Yield: 2/3 cup.

PORTABELLA SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• MUSHROOMS: Cut stems off mushrooms& reserve for another use (soup?) or discard.
• Using a spoon, carefully scrape gills off mushroom caps& discard; brush top of caps.
• Brush small roasting pan with some of the oil& sprinkle with half the salt.
• Place mushrooms in pan, drizzle with remaining oil, sprinkle with remaining salt& pepper.
• Place 2 or 3 slices of garlic& 2 sprigs of thyme on each mushroom.
• Roast in preheated 450F oven until tender, about 10 minutes.
• Let cool; discard garlic& thyme.
• This may be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
• VINAIGRETTE: Whisk vinegar with mustard.
• Slowly drizzle in the oil, whisking continuously, until emulsified.
• Whisk in seasonings.
• This can be made ahead& refrigerated for up to 3 days.
• ASSEMBLY: Toss spinach& arugula with vinaigrette in a large bowl.
• Divide among 4 dinner plates, top with mushrooms, proscuitto& cheese.

FRIED MOZZARELLA WITH SALAMI & PORTABELLA SALAD (30 MIN MEAL

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook the salami over medium heat, turning, until just browned, about 3 minutes per batch; drain on paper towels.
• In the skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the mushrooms, season with salt and pepper and cook, turning, until tender, about 8 minutes; thinly slice and transfer to a large bowl.
• Meanwhile, transfer the breadcrumbs to a plate. In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs.
• Coat each cheese slice in breadcrumbs, dip in the egg, then coat again with breadcrumbs; place on a sheet of wax paper.
• In the same skillet, heat 1/4 cup olive oil over medium-high heat. Add 4 cheese slices and cook until crisp, about 1 minute on each side; transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining cheese slices.
• Add the mixed greens, vinegar, salami and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the mushrooms, season with salt and pepper and toss.
• Place 2 mozzarella steaks on each of 4 plates and serve with the salad.