Balsamic Tomato Salad Food

SPICY BALSAMIC TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place tomatoes in a large bowl; add equal amounts balsamic vinegar and rice vinegar until tomatoes are covered. Season with basil and ginger; stir. Let sit, stirring every 15, until flavors, combine, about 1 hour.
• Drain off any excess liquid from the tomatoes, reserving the vinegar mixture. Do not rinse the tomatoes.
• Combine tomatoes and chayote and serve with vinegar mixture as the dressing.

BALSAMIC MARINATED TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA SALAD

Steps:

• Mix together first five ingredients for dressing and toss in cheese and tomatoes.
• Chill until ready to serve.

MARINATED TOMATO SALAD WITH HERBS

Steps:

• Cut the tomatoes into 4 wedges, then cut the wedges in half and add to a bowl. Lop off the tops of the green onions, then slice the white and mostly light green parts really thin. Add to the tomatoes.
• Add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, dash of salt and pepper to a jar. Screw on the lid and shake to combine. Pour the dressing over the tomatoes and toss.
• Add the herbs and gently toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for a couple of hours before serving.

10-MINUTE TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a serving bowl, combine the tomatoes and the green onions.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients until they emulsify into a thick, velvety dressing. If the dressing seems too thick, add a teaspoon of water and mix it in.
• Pour the dressing on top of the vegetables and mix to combine.
• Let the salad rest for 10 minutes at room temperature before serving. This is not strictly mandatory, but it does help the flavors meld and improves the salad's flavor.

ITALIAN BALSAMIC TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat a skillet over medium flame. Add a splash of water (or a light drizzle of olive oil and sautee the onion with the brown sugar and a pinch of sea salt until the onions start to soften. A couple of minutes should be enough. Add the balsamic vinegar and simmer until reduced by half.
• Slice the tomatoes into bite size wedges and place them on a serving platter. Pour the onion balsamic vinegar reduction over the top. Drizzle with the olive oil and give it a gentle toss to coat. Adjust seasonings to taste with sea salt and black pepper, i used some coarse volcanic black salt but any sea salt will do.
• Sprinkle with the fresh basil leaves and serve.

BALSAMIC TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Slice the tomatoes in half and, if using plum or larger tomatoes, core them to remove the seeds . Chop the tomatoes into chunks (whatever size you desire). If using grape, cherry, or another small tomato, cut in half so they will absorb the flavors of the dressing. There's no need to seed them.
• Place the chopped tomatoes in a large bowl. Add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and herbs (if using). Toss well.
• Transfer to a serving dish and season with salt and pepper to taste. Or plate the salad individually for your guests and garnish with a sprig of fresh oregano or basil.

BALSAMIC TOMATO SALAD WITH CUCUMBER AND ONION

Steps:

• First chop those veggies! Cut Roma/plum tomatoes in half lengthwise then horizontally into slices. If adding cherry/grape tomatoes to the mix, slice in half lengthwise. Chop or slice onions Chop basil into ribbons.
• Next let's make the dressing! Squeeze juice from lemon and mince garlic. Combine with remaining ingredient and season to taste.
• Combine tomato, onion, and basil with dressing and mix well to coat.
• Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and allow mixture to sit for 10-20 minutes. The longer this salad sits, the more pronounced the flavors will be. Serve with your favorite main dish and enjoy!

HEALTHY BALSAMIC TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cut all of your grape or cherry tomatoes in half and place into a large mixing bowl. Place basil in with tomato mixture.
• In a small mixing bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper.
• Pour dressing over tomato mixture. Toss to coat.
• Serve at room temperature, or chill for 2 hours before serving.

BALSAMIC TOMATO-CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Combine first eight ingredients in jar with tight fitting lid and shake well.
• In large bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber, green pepper, onions.
• Drizzle with dressing and toss.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 15 mins but longer is better.
• Stir in cheese before serving.

BASIC TOMATO & BALSAMIC SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk vinegar, oil, salt and pepper together in a large bowl. Add tomatoes, onion and basil (or parsley); stir to combine. Refrigerate, stirring once or twice, for at least 1 hour.

TOMATO SALAD WITH BASIL AND BALSAMIC

Steps:

• Combine tomatoes, onion and basil in a bowl.
• In a separate bowl or jar, whisk or shake together olive oil and vinegar. Pour over tomatoes and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Serve immediately, or allow the salad to marinate for about 30 minutes - 1 hour at room temperature or in the fridge (if you prefer a cold salad).

TOMATO BASIL MOZZARELLA SALAD

Steps:

• Wash and slice each cherry tomato into halves.
• Add cherry tomatoes and mozzarella balls to small mixing bowl.
• Dice the garlic clove and add it to mixing bowl with salt and Italian seasoning.
• Add fresh chopped basil leaves.
• Mix in the bowl with the balsamic vinegar until well combined.
• Spoon and serve.