Giada De Laurentiis
Grilled Portobello Mushrooms with Tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella

   
Instructions
Prepare a charcoal or gas grill for medium-high heat or preheat a ridged grill pan over medium-high heat.
Brush the mushrooms on both sides with the olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Grill until the mushrooms are heated through and tender, about 5 minutes per side.
Meanwhile, whisk the extra-virgin olive oil and garlic in a medium bowl to blend.
Add the tomatoes, cheese, and basil and toss to coat.
Season the tomato salad, to taste, with salt and pepper.
Place 1 hot grilled mushroom gill side up on each of 4 plates. Sprinkle with more salt and pepper. Spoon the tomato salad atop the mushrooms, drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil to finish, about 1 tablespoon and serve.

Source : Giada De Laurentiis "Family Dinners"

Recipe

- 4 large portobello mushrooms (about 5 inches in diameter), stemmed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 ripe tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 8 ounces fresh water-packed mozzarella, drained, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

SERVES : 4