TOMATO MILLEFEUILLE WITH MOZZARELLA AND MEDITERRANEAN SALSA
I was going to make and post this month’s Paper Chef entry today but a dead car battery killed my creative spirit, or should we say that I applied it on finding a way to fix it despite car being parked in an awkward position. And it wasn’t that difficult, I just phoned to our local petrol station and asked if he could help me out and yes of course, as soon as he can, he will pop up to us and get it going, I just love living in a small context, people always know who you are and are ready to help. It also helps that his brother is one of our neighbours. Anyway, this little incident disturbed my plans so I picked out this dish instead. Depending on how big the tomato is, you can either use it as a starter or as a light lunch, anyway you choose it is an easy dish to make and you can use a lot of other ingredients for the salsa to suit your own taste.
TOMATO MILLEFEUILLE WITH MOZZARELLA AND MEDITERRANEAN SALSA
1-2 servings
1 mature tomato
1 mozzarella, I prefer buffalo but any fresh mozzarella is good
2 tblsp grilled peppers in oil, finely chopped
6-8 black olives, finely chopped
2 tsp capers
5-6 basil leaves, finely chopped
1-2 tblps extra-virgin olive oil
Slice the tomato and the mozzarella.
Mix the rest of the ingredients.
Put the first tomato slice on a dish, put a slice of mozzarella on it and then drizzle a spoon of the salsa on that. Put another tomato slice on it and then continue like before until you think the tomato is high enough, top with the cut off tomato top.
Ready to serve, that couldn’t have taken more than 5-6 minutes right?
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this looks fantastic! yum!
Really a beautiful dish! Hope the car is fixed now.
It looks too beautiful to eat!!
I found your site through foodgawker and I am truly…..GAWKING! This presentation is AMAZINGLY beautiful. I am sitting here at my computer with my mouth open saying, “Oh my gosh, wow!” Bellisimo!
I just picked up some fresh tomatoes (8 lbs!) from my favorite tomato-vendor at the farmer’s market…and this looks like a scrumpious way to use some of them. Its really pretty too
ilva, as always your recipe looks delicious! but the first photo of the tomatoes makes me want to bite into one and feel the sun warmed juices run down my chin!
That is exquisite!
How beautiful …………the tomato and the whole picture. It looks refreshing and so colorful.
Wow!! What an amazing presentation. Had these ingredients before but never have I presented this way! Thanks for sharing!
世間事沒有一樣沒有困難，只要有信心去做，至少可以做出一些成績。..................................................
That is STUNNING!!!
生活總是起起伏伏，心情要保持快樂才好哦！！............................................................
This dish looks amazing! I definitively have to give it a try.
Amazing… its almost midnight and all I want to do is run to the nearest supermarket and buy tomatoes to make this NOW!
Those are the most gorgeous tomatoes ever! I am very jealous… will have to go to the farmer’s market tomorrow…. (fingers crossed)
Gorgeous stuff. Sorry I have been remiss with Paper Chef. Once I get my finances sorted out, I’d like to join in again. Right now buying those extra ingredients is just unthinkable!
Oh, we had very similar salad today but much simpler… just tomato, mozarella + olive oil with basil, oregano, garlic and sea salt. Wish I saw that earlier, well… next time
Oh, how I’ve missed the Lucillian Delights for my daily soul food. I have not visited here for a month and a half. Today I had to have at least a peek here and I saw these absolutely fabulous tomatoes and your artistry, Ilva, at shooting the image. I had to stop and tell you, you inspire to no end. Love, love the salad recipe, too. I’ll be back soon.
Oh that looks fabulous!
These tomatoes are so perfect, they don’t look real! I like the use of both the capers and olives. Luv your compositions and presentation.
Yesterday I prepared this millefeuille and it was delicious (although I was not lucky enough to find some tomatoes as nice as yours). Thanks for the recipe!