Hey Tyler Florence, Make My Salad Better!

Monday, June 7, 2010

Chef Tyler Florence

Today is a very special Real Mom day. I am hosting the Chicago leg of the live online video cooking party in my home with TwitterMoms and the Food Network’s celebrity chef, Tyler Florence.

We’re going to video chat live with Tyler about some of his favorite summer salad recipes, featuring WishBone salad dressing, all the while Tweeting about it and enjoying some delicious food. Click on and watch us streaming live; to find out more click here.

For your Meal Planning Monday treat, compliments of Twittermoms, Tyler Florence and the Food Network, I’m sharing one of our party recipes with you.

Cook along with us and make this delicious recipe:

Arugula, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes & Bocconcini Salad
by Tyler Florence
Serves 4

Ingredients (use organic whenever possible):

  • 32 cherry tomatoes, on vine
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme leaves
  • 6 cups lightly packed baby arugula or baby spinach leaves
  • 3/4 cup Wish-Bone Italian Dressing
  • 24 bocconcini (fresh mozzarella cheese balls)
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves

    Directions:

    cherry tomatoes on the vine

    Preheat oven 350°. Arrange tomatoes in roasting pan, then drizzle with olive oil. Add garlic and thyme. Season, if desired, with salt and pepper. Roast 15 minutes or until tomatoes are tender and start to burst.

    Toss arugula with Wish-Bone Italian Dressing in large bowl. Arrange arugula on serving platter, then top with tomatoes and bocconcini. Garnish with basil leaves. Season, if desired, with sea salt and pepper. Enjoy!