I'm making it for a teacher luncheon, and it has to be dropped off at 9:30 am. Can I make it the night before...or should I do it that morning? Refrigerate or room temp till serving time?
2007-08-13 03:38:40 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Don't make it early, because tomatoes lose their flavor and texture when refrigerated. At the same time, Mozzarella should be kept cold -- Leaving it out overnight could help spur bacterial growth. If you do anything, put it in the fridge, but it won't taste as good as fresh made. Same with the basil too. It will be way better if you chop/crush it moments before serving.
2007-08-13 03:56:06 · answer #1 · answered by a b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This one is nummy, nummy, nummy! Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil Salad 6 small tomatoes (or 4 medium) a million pound sparkling mozzarella 10 to fifteen basil leaves 3 tablespoons stable olive oil Kosher salt Freshly floor black pepper Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella and organize casually with the basil leaves on a great platter. Drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve at room temperature.
2016-11-12 05:02:05 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make it that morning and refrigerate when you get to your location. Tomatoes seem to go through a strange break down process if refrigerated for long periods of time after they're cut.
2007-08-13 03:46:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That kind of salad is okay to make ahead and refrigerate. That will help the flavors to blend in together better. You must refrigerate and it is okay to make the same morning and refrigerate But, it must be refrigerated.
2007-08-13 03:50:07 · answer #4 · answered by hastl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never put a tomato in the fridge, they lose all flavor and turn mushy. The rest is allright but save slicing the tomato until morning.
2007-08-13 04:07:01 · answer #5 · answered by bmcbrewer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just made it this weekend and I think you should make it the night before and keep it in the fridge. I use olive oil and balsamic Vinigar over the tom, moz, and fresh basil. The longer it sat the better it got!!!
2007-08-13 03:58:33 · answer #6 · answered by forestgreen33 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Refrigerate it until about half an hour before serving. You have cheese in there.
2007-08-13 03:45:59 · answer #7 · answered by hopflower 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Refrigerate to prevent wilting and slow the inevitable growth of bacteria.
2007-08-13 03:46:12 · answer #8 · answered by jcurrieii 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can make it the night before. I would definitely recommend refrigerating it.
2007-08-13 03:46:54 · answer #9 · answered by nelliep 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its so easy to do you need to do it no more than 30mins before but do not add the basil till the last minute otherwise it will blacken
2007-08-13 03:57:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋