Best Paulas Mozzarella And Tomato Salad Recipes

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MOZZARELLA AND TOMATO SALAD



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This Italian classic makes the best of summertime's bounty, with colors that recreate the look of the Italian flag. Buon appetito!

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
3 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped
10 oz Mozzarella cheese, cubed (2 cups)

Steps:

  • In large bowl, mix vinegar, oil, basil and parsley with whisk. Stir in tomatoes and cheese; toss gently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 130 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

MOZZARELLA TOMATO SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 small servings or 2 larger s

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium to small vine-ripened tomatoes, sliced to 1/4-inch thickness
1 small ball bufula mozzarella (approximately 4 ounces), drained and sliced to 1/4-inch slices
Salt
Black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons chiffonade basil

Steps:

  • Arrange the tomato and cheese slices so they over lap each other. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with the olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Top with basil chiffonade.

MOZZARELLA TOMATO SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 small servings or 2 larger servings

Number Of Ingredients 32

2 medium to small vine-ripened tomatoes
1 small ball bufula mozzarella (approximately 4 ounces)
Salt
Black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons chiffonade basil
Black and Green Olive Tapenade with Crostini, recipe follows
Roasted Beet napoleon, see recipe file
Chino Chopped Vegetable Salad, see recipe file
Crostini, recipe follows
1 cup Nicoise olives, pitted
1 cup small green French olives (Picholine), pitted
1/4 cup oven-dried tomatoes, drained, recipe follows
1 tablespoon capers
1 garlic clove
1 anchovy fillet
1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/4 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 slices bread, preferably sourdough
Extra virgin olive oil
1/2 garlic clove
12 medium Roma tomatoes (2 pounds)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus additional as needed
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
6 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • Slice the tomatoes into 1/4 inch thickness. Drain cheese of any excess water and slice into 1/4-inch slices. Set aside. Chiffonade basil. Arrange the tomato and cheese slices so they over lap each other. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with the olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Top with the basil. Serve with crostini, Roasted Beet Napoleon and Chino Chopped Vegetable Salad.
  • In a food processor, combine all the ingredients, except the olive oil and crostini. Using the pulse button, process until coarsely chopped and well blended. Continue to process, slowly adding the olive oil. Refrigerate in a covered container. Spread on homemade crostini, recipe follows.
  • Arrange the bread slices in a baking tray. Brush with olive oil and bake in a preheated 350 degree F. oven for 6 to 8 minutes. Allow to cool, then rub with garlic clove. For each of the crostini, spread 1 tablespoon Herbed Goat Cheese (recipe follows) and top with 1 teaspoon Black and Green Olive Tapenade.
  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
  • In a pot of boiling water, blanch tomatoes. Drain and refresh in ice water. Drain. Peel, core, cut into quarters, and remove seeds.
  • Line a baking tray with parchment paper and arrange the tomato quarters on the tray, cut side down. Drizzle generously with olive oil. Sprinkle with thyme and garlic. In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper and sugar, and sprinkle evenly over the tomatoes.
  • Bake until the tomatoes begin to shrivel, about 1 hour. When the tomatoes are cool enough to handle, transfer to a container. Pour olive oil over and cover the container. Refrigerate and use as needed.

FRESH MOZZARELLA AND TOMATO SALAD



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A splash of lemon and hint of refreshing mint brighten up the medley of red tomatoes, creamy mozzarella and ripe avocados in this colorful, sensational salad. -Lynn Scully, Rancho Santa Fe, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 plum tomatoes, chopped
2 cartons (8 ounces each) fresh mozzarella cheese pearls, drained
1/3 cup minced fresh basil
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons minced fresh mint
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cheese, basil, parsley and mint; set aside., In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper. Pour over tomato mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving., Just before serving, stir in avocados. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 26g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 309mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

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