Warm mozzarella with tomatoes and rocket salad
4 servings
10 minutes
Warm mozzarella with tomatoes and arugula salad is a true delight of Italian cuisine, infused with freshness and tenderness. This recipe takes us back to the traditions of Mediterranean gastronomy, where simple yet quality ingredients create magic. The delicate mozzarella cheese, slightly warmed, becomes soft and airy; its creamy flavor pairs beautifully with juicy tomatoes dressed in olive oil and vinegar. Arugula adds a spicy bitterness and crunchy texture to the dish. This dish is perfect as a light appetizer or salad for a summer dinner, highlighting the naturalness and harmony of flavors. It requires no complicated preparations but impresses with its elegance and depth. Serve immediately to experience the full charm of warm, aromatic mozzarella blended with the sharpness of greens and the freshness of tomatoes.
1
Preheat the oven to 130 degrees.
2
Cut the mozzarella into 16 slices, each about 5 mm thick, and evenly distribute them in the center of four fireproof plates. Place the dishes in the oven for about 5 minutes, so the mozzarella becomes moist and soft but does not start to melt.
- Mozzarella cheese: 450 g
3
While the mozzarella is heating, cut the tomatoes into small cubes. Mix them with oil, vinegar, and season with salt and pepper.
- Tomatoes: 1 piece
- Olive oil: 1 teaspoon
- Wine vinegar: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
4
Remove the mozzarella from the oven, place torn rocket leaves on top. Sprinkle with a little salt. Place a quarter of the tomato mixture in the center of each plate. Serve immediately.
- Arugula: 1 bunch
- Salt: to taste