Marinated Mozzarella Bruschetta
Bread appetizers featuring Fresh Mozzarella can generate a menu price premium of more than $2 vs. bread appetizers without Fresh Mozzarella. This recipe is great for those looking for a fresh and healthy menu choice without sacrificing craveable flavor.
Course: Appetizers
Products used: Fior·di·Latte
Marinated Mozzarella Bruschetta
Yield: One appetizer
Ingredients
- 2 1⁄2 oz. Grande Cepponelli Fresh Mozzarella, drained 1/4-inch slices (about 1/2 oz. each) (5 slices)
- 2 oz. Lemon Basil Marinade (see recipe) (1/4 cup)
- 5 1⁄2 inch Baguette slices
- 1⁄2 oz. Spring mix lettuce blend (1 cup)
- 1 Lemon wedge, fresh
- 1 Basil sprig, fresh
Directions
- Place 5 slices Grande Fresh Mozzarella in shallow container; drizzle 2 oz. Lemon Basil Marinade over cheese slices to evenly coat.
- Arrange 5 toasted baguette slices on appetizer plate; top evenly with 1/2 oz. lettuce blend and marinated cheese slices. Drizzle remaining marinade evenly over baguette slices.
- Garnish plate with 1 lemon wedge and 1 basil sprig.
- Variation: To serve as an appetizer salad, slice 4 oz. Grande Ovoline Fresh Mozzarella into 2-inch pieces and arrange over 1 oz. lettuce blend. Drizzle 2 oz. Lemon Basil Marinade over the top and garnish plate with 1 lemon wedge and 2 toasted baguette slices
Lemon Basil Marinade
Yield: 32 oz. (16 servings)
Ingredients
- 3 oz. Fresh basil leaves, packed (2 cups)
- 8 oz. Lemon juice, fresh (1 cup)
- 4 oz. White wine vinegar (1/2 cup)
- 1⁄2 oz. Sugar (1 tbsp.)
- 2 tsp. Kosher salt
- 2 tsp. Black pepper
- 1⁄2 oz. Shallots, minced (1 tbsp.)
- 1 tsp. Garlic, minced
- 1⁄4 tsp. Crushed red pepper flakes
- 16 oz. Olive oil (2 cups)
Directions
- Combine all ingredients in food processor fitted with a steel blade. Mix until fully blended.
