appetizer

Grilled Tomato Caprese Salad

Name: Grilled Tomato Caprese Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Italian,
Ingredients: 2 tbsps olive oil plus more for brushing; 2 tbsps white balsamic vinegar; 4 tsps McCormick® Grill Mates® Smoky Montreal Steak Seasoning divided; 2 tsps McCormick® Basil Leaves; 1/4 tsp McCormick® Mustard, Ground; 4 large ripe tomatoes cut into 1-inch slices (about 12 slices); 12 (about 8 oz) slices fresh mozzarella cheese

Transform a summertime classic – tomato caprese – into a sweet, smoky, grilled appetizer or main dish. Get seasoned tomato “steaks” on the grill and stack ‘em with fresh mozzarella. A generous drizzle of basil oil elevates this caprese to an epic level of satisfying, robust flavor.

10m

PREP TIME

10m

COOK TIME

104

CALORIES

9

INGREDIENTS

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Ingredients 12 Servings

2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for brushing
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
4 teaspoons McCormick® Grill Mates® Smoky Montreal Steak Seasoning, divided
2 teaspoons McCormick® Basil Leaves
1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Mustard
4 large ripe tomatoes, cut into 1-inch slices (about 12 slices)
12 (about 8 ounces) slices fresh mozzarella cheese

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Mix 2 tablespoons of the oil, vinegar, 1 teaspoon of the Seasoning, basil and mustard in small bowl with wire whisk until well blended. Set aside.
2 Brush tomatoes lightly with additional oil. Sprinkle with remaining 3 teaspoons Seasoning.
3 Grill tomatoes on one side over high heat 3 to 4 minutes. Turn; grill 2 minutes longer. Top tomatoes with slices of mozzarella cheese. Grill 1 minute longer or just until cheese is melted.
4 Place tomatoes on serving platter. Whisk balsamic dressing; drizzle over tomatoes and mozzarella.