Fresh Mozzarella and Stacked Heirloom Tomato Salad with Green Chile-Cilantro Oil and Chipotle Vinegar
- Level: Easy
- Total: 20 min
- Prep: 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
4 ripe heirloom tomatoes (different varieties and colors) or beefsteak tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound fresh buffalo mozzarella, sliced 1/4-inch thick
Green Chile-Cilantro Oil, recipe follows
Chipotle Vinegar, recipe follows
Green Chile-Cilantro Oil:
2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
1 poblano chile, grilled, peeled, stemmed, and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
Salt
Chipotle Vinegar:
1 cup red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons chipotle pepper puree
Salt
Directions
- Place a tomato slice on each of 4 plates. Season with salt and pepper. Top with a slice of cheese and repeat to make 3 layers, like a Napoleon with 3 tomato slices and 2 slices of cheese. Drizzle with the Green Chile-Cilantro Oil and Chipotle Vinegar and serve.;
Green Chile-Cilantro Oil:
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend for 5 minutes.
Chipotle Vinegar:
- Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
