Fresh Mozzarella

Concepts

Want to showcase this cheese on your menu? Serve up something sensational with these innovative concepts.

GALBANI® HOUSEMADE MARINATED CILIEGINE WITH ASPARAGUS TIPS

INGREDIENTS

AmountIngredient
1 Bunch of thin asparagus (remove stems)
2 Large garlic cloves, smashed
¼ cup Extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp. White balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp. Dried oregano
24 oz. Galbani Fresh Mozzarella Ciliegine
2 tbsp. Fresh basil chiffonade
2 tbsp. Lemon zest
1 heaping tbsp. Crushed pink peppercorn
  Kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste

 

METHOD

  1. Boil asparagus tips until al dente. Immediately remove and place in ice bath for two minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk garlic, olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, and oregano into a dressing. Let it sit for 30 minutes.

  3. In a bowl, combine Ciliegine with basil, lemon zest, and pink peppercorn. Toss gently until incorporated.

  4. Remove garlic cloves from dressing, and add dressing to the Ciliegine. Toss until incorporated. Gently mix in asparagus.

  5. Allow the dish to sit for 20 minutes before serving.

  6. Serve with rustic Italian bread.

 

Pairings

Looking for an easy way to enhance the flavor of Fresh Mozzarella? Try these specially selected food and beverage pairings.

  • Wine & Spirits
    • Lambrusco & Chianti
    • White Zinfandel
    • Riesling
  • Beer
    • Dark Lagers
    • India Pale Ales
    • Cider Beers
    • Pilsners
  • Proteins
    • Flank Steak
    • Prosciutto
    • Hamburger
    • Salami
    • Chicken
  • Fruits & Vegetables
    • Roasted Red Peppers
    • Melon
    • Artichoke Hearts
    • Mushrooms
    • Broccoli Rabe
    • Eggplant
    • Radicchio
    • Tomatoes
  • Nuts, Grains & Starches
    • Parmesan Crisps
    • Baguettes
    • Crostini
    • Small Toasts
    • Arborio Rice
    • Pine Nuts
    • Pasta
  • Flavors, Spices & Condiments
    • Chocolate
    • Sea Salt
    • Basil
    • Olive Oil
    • Black Pepper
    • Herbs de Provence
    • Truffles
    • Balsamic Vinegar
    • Chives
    • Siracha
    • Crushed Red Pepper
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