MARINATED CAPRESE SALAD

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Make and share this Marinated Caprese Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Judy in San Antonio

Categories     Cheese

Time 2h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
12 black peppercorns
3 large rosemary sprigs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pinch red pepper flakes
16 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
6 roma tomatoes
1 bunch fresh basil, chiffonaded

Steps:

  • Warm the oil in a saucepan over medium heat with the garlic, peppercorns, rosemary, salt and red pepper flakes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
  • While the oil is cooling, cut the mozzarella into 1-inch cubes.
  • Remove the rosemary sprigs and peppercorns from the oil and pour over the mozzarella. Let stand at room temperature for several hours or refrigerate for up to 4 days. (Bring to room temperature before serving.).
  • Cut the tomatoes into fork-sized chunks. Drain excess oil from the mozzarella and fold in the tomato chunks.
  • Garnish the salad with fresh basil and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557.2, Fat 53, SaturatedFat 14.9, Cholesterol 59.7, Sodium 574.8, Carbohydrate 4.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.4, Protein 17.4

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