Spooky Marinated Tomato and Mozzarella Salad
We had a Halloween party this past weekend, and among the spread was a marinated tomato and mozzarella salad. I shaped the mozzarella into little skulls for a fun (and slightly spooky!) touch. Simple and flavorful, with a hint of Halloween spirit!
PREP TIME: 20 MINS COOK TIME: 2 HRS, 0 MINS TOTAL TIME: 2 HRS, 20 MINS
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds cherry tomatoes, halved
- 12 ounces mozzarella ciliegine
For the dressing
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh or dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh or dried basil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Slice each mozzarella ciliegine in half. Place a piece of mozzarella in each skull cavity. Bake for 8 minutes to soften. Using a spoon, press the cheese into the mold. A lot of liquid will be released during the baking process, so be careful to not burn yourself!
Place molds into refrigerator for 10 minutes to cool.
Once the mozzarella has cooled, arrange tomatoes and mozzarella in a single layer on a shallow dish.
In a small jar, combine the dressing ingredients. Place the lid on the jar and shake vigorously to emulsify. Pour over tomatoes and mozzarella.
Marinate for 2-3 hours. If you plan to marinate for longer, place the salad in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature prior to serving.
Enjoy!
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