Caprese Salad Italian Grill Recipe
- 1/4 c. fresh orange juice
- 2 Tbsp. basil oil
- 3 lrg tomatoes, red or possibly yellow Or possibly about 1 1/2-lbs, 1/2-inch slices
- 1 med red onion, 1/2-inch slices
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 8 ounce smoked mozzarella cheese, 1/4-inch slices
- 1/4 c. large fresh basil leaves
- Fresh vegetables grilled and dressed simply with a reduction of orange juice mixed with basil-infused oil.
- In a small nonreactive saucepan, bring the orange juice to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer till reduced to 1 Tbsp..
- Remove from the heat and whisk in 1 Tbsp.
- of the basil oil.
- Set aside.
- Preheat the gril to high and brush rack with oil.
- Brush the tomato and onion slices on both sides with the remaining oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Grill the tomato and onion slices for 2 to 4 min on each side, or possibly just till charred andsoftened.
- Arrange the tomato, onion, and mozzarella slices in rows, overlapping the slices on a serving platter.
- Garnish with basil, drizzle with the orange dressing and serve.
- To make basil oil: heat oil in a skillet or possibly small pan over medium heat.
- Add in fresh basil leaves; stir and simmer for 2 to 10 min or possibly to taste.
- Set aside to cold; strain.
- Use within 24 hrs.
orange juice, basil oil, tomatoes, red onion, salt, pepper, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil
Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/caprese-salad-italian-grill-99373 (may not work)