Garlicky Tomato Salad Food

GARLIC AND HERB TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a saute pan large enough to hold all the tomatoes in one layer. Add the garlic to the oil and cook over medium heat for 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, basil, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to loose their firm round shape. Sprinkle with a little fresh chopped basil and parsley and serve hot or at room temperature.

GARLICKY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Put tomatoes in serving bowl.
• In saucepan, saute garlic on low for 1 - 2 minutes or until garlic starts to turn golden. Drizzle oil over tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.
• Marinate for 30 minutes.

GARLICKY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• To make the garlic vinaigrette, whisk together the garlic, vinegar, oil and pepper in a small mixing bowl.
• Place a layer of lettuce leaves on a serving platter or on 4 plates and arrange the sliced tomatoes and then the cherry tomatoes on top. Drizzle over the vinaigrette.
• Scatter the basil leaves and the pumpkin and sunflower seeds over the tomatoes, and serve at once.

FRESH TOMATO & TOMATILLO SALAD

Steps:

• Chop enough cilantro to measure 1 Tbsp.; reserve for later use. Blend dressing, garlic and remaining cilantro in blender until smooth.
• Combine cherry tomatoes, tomatillos and onions in medium bowl. Add 1/2 cup dressing mixture; mix lightly.
• Arrange tomato slices on large platter; drizzle with remaining dressing mixture. Top with basil, cherry tomato mixture, cheese and reserved chopped cilantro.

TOMATO SALAD WITH GINGER-GARLIC DRESSING

Steps:

• Crush ginger using mortar and pestle to make fine paste.
• Add garlic; crush with ginger.
• Remove to small bowl; whisk in salt, sugar, vinegar and oil.
• In bowl, mix tomatoes, onion and coriander.
• Add salad dressing; toss lightly to coat.
• Note: I often make this with a couple of cupfuls of cherry tomatoes, halving the larger ones.