Caprese Salad with Grilled Mushroom Caps

Votes: 1

Time: 30 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4

What could be more Italian than Caprese salad? Fresh, aromatic basil, tender mozzarella, and sun-ripened tomatoes create not only the unique flavor of this traditional Italian appetizer but also the colors of the country's flag. Caprese is typically served simply with slices of cheese, tomato, and basil leaves arranged one after the other on a plate. This recipe not only allows you to present the salad in a unique and beautiful way, but also adds a touch of mushroom flavor to its flavor.

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

4 large champignons (about 12 cm in diameter), stems removed
3 tbsp olive oil, plus a little extra for greasing the grill
3 tbsp olive oil, plus a little more for dressing
2 cloves garlic, crushed
3 small ripe tomatoes, cut into 1.5 cm pieces.
250 g of mozzarella in brine, drain the brine, cut the cheese into 1.5 cm cubes.
1/4 cup chopped basil leaves

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat.
Drizzle the mushrooms with 3 tablespoons of olive oil on both sides, season with salt and pepper. Grease the grill grate with oil. Grill the mushrooms until tender, about 5 minutes per side.

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the olive oil and garlic. Add the tomatoes, cheese, and basil and toss to combine. Season the salad with salt and pepper.
Arrange the mushroom caps on individual plates, season with salt and pepper. Fill each cap with the salad, drizzle with olive oil, and serve.

Categories:

recipe / Summer dishes / Main courses / Side dishes / Grill, barbecue / Grilled vegetables and fruits / Appetizers / Canapes / Vegetable appetizers / Italian cuisine / Giada De Laurentiis