Best Sliced Heirloom Tomato Stack With Mozzarella Cheese Recipes

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SLICED HEIRLOOM TOMATO STACK WITH BLUE CHEESE



Sliced Heirloom Tomato Stack with Blue Cheese image

Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups buttermilk
2 cups Arborio Rice coating, recipe follows
6 red onions, thickly sliced, loosely separated into rings
8 cups peanut oil
4 vine-ripened tomatoes
Gray salt and freshly ground black pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil, to drizzle
1/2 cup basil leaves, julienne
Balsamic vinegar, to drizzle
1 cup crumbled blue cheese, frozen
Onion Rings:
1 cup Arborio rice
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup semolina
2 tablespoons table salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Pour buttermilk into a shallow bowl. In a separate bowl spread out the rice coating. Take onion rings and coat with buttermilk, and then cover with coating, shaking off excess. Place coated rings on a tray.
  • In a large deep saucepan, heat peanut oil to 375 degrees F. With a slotted wire spoon, carefully lower the coated rings into pan to fry. Do the rings in small batches to allow oil to remain a consistent temperature. Place fried rings on a paper towel on a tray to dry.
  • Tomato Stack:
  • Cut a small slice from the bottom of the tomatoes - enough so that they will stand. Slice the tomatoes into 1/2-inch thick slices (about 2 or 3), leaving the stem on top.
  • Season the slices with salt and pepper to taste, drizzle with olive oil.
  • Place the basil leaves in between the tomato slices, and re-stack tomato. Serve re-stacked tomatoes around a larger stack of onion rings in center of a large serving plate. Drizzle more olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Grate the frozen blue cheese over top.
  • Grind the rice in a blender until very fine. Put it in a bowl and add the all-purpose flour, semolina, salt and pepper. Toss until well blended. Store in a sealed container in the freezer for maximum freshness.

FRESH MOZZARELLA AND TOMATO



Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato image

Looking for a quick appetizer idea? Then check out this cheese and fresh tomatoes recipe that requires no cooking at all and is ready in just 30 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic or red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • On round plate, arrange tomato and cheese slices alternately. Drizzle oil and vinegar over tomatoes and cheese. Sprinkle with basil and pepper.
  • Let stand at room temperature 20 minutes to blend flavors. Cover and refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

CAPRESE SANDWICH



Caprese Sandwich image

This caprese sandwich is a staple in my family. We make it several times a month when things are hectic and we need a fast, fresh and healthy dinner-it's always a hit! -Stacey Johnson, Tacoma, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 tablespoons wasabi mayonnaise or plain mayonnaise
8 slices sourdough bread (1/2-inch thick), toasted
2 large heirloom tomatoes, sliced
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/2 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Spread mayonnaise on 1 side of each slice of toast. Top half the toast slices with tomatoes, salt and pepper. Add onion, mozzarella and basil; top with remaining bread slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 463 calories, Fat 29g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 753mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

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