TOMATOES STUFFED WITH FRESH MOZZARELLA AND BASIL
Provided by Colin Cowie
Categories Blender Cheese Herb Tomato No-Cook Mozzarella Basil Summer Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- For vinaigrette:
- Blend all ingredients in blender until basil is very finely chopped and vinaigrette is thick; season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)
- For salad:
- Cut small skin-deep X on end opposite stem of each tomato. Drop tomatoes into saucepan of boiling water; cook 30 seconds. Using slotted spoon, transfer tomatoes to plate. Starting at X, peel skin off tomatoes. Cut 1/3 to 1/2 inch off end opposite stem of each tomato. Using small spoon, scoop out insides of tomatoes, leaving shells intact. Mix cubed mozzarella cheese and chopped basil in medium bowl. Divide cheese mixture among tomato shells, packing gently. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover tomatoes and chill. Bring to room temperature before continuing.)
- Invert 1 filled tomato on each plate. Pour vinaigrette into 6 shot glasses. Place 1 shot glass next to each tomato. Garnish each tomato with basil leaf.
MOZZARELLA-STUFFED TOMATOES
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Cut the tops off the tomatoes and, using a spoon, hollow out the middle. In a medium bowl, combine the mozzarella, bread crumbs, parsley, garlic, oregano, and olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place the stuffing in the tomatoes, taking care not to pack them too tight. Place on a baking sheet and transfer to the oven. Roast for 30 minutes.
FRESH MOZZARELLA WITH RED AND YELLOW TOMATOES AND BASIL VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- Arrange the cheese and tomatoes on a platter and drizzle with the vinaigrette, to taste, and garnish with basil leaves.;
- Combine all ingredients and blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, to taste.
PASTA WITH MOZZARELLA, TOMATOES AND FRESH BASIL
During the summer season, I like to prepare this pasta salad featuring garden-fresh tomatoes and basil. Fresh mozzarella adds a tasty touch.-Ken Churches, Kailua-Kona, HI
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the cheese, oil, garlic, salt and pepper; let stand at room temperature for 1 hour., Meanwhile, cook linguine according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Add to cheese mixture. Stir in basil and tomatoes. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 574 calories, Fat 28g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 483mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
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