Ripley Tomato Salad Food

RIPLEY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cut the tomato into eight wedges.
• Top with crumbled blue cheese.
• Top with basil
• Top with dressing
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.

VINE-RIPE TOMATO SALAD WITH QUESO FRESCO, CILANTRO, AND SERRANO

Steps:

• Slice tomatoes about 1/4-inch thick and arrange on a plate with the sliced onions. Place the sliced chile alongside the tomatoes and sprinkle the cilantro on top and around the plate. Crumble the queso fresco on top.
• In a bowl combine the oregano, oil, and vinegar and mix well. Drizzle the vinaigrette on top just before serving. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

TRIPLE TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Drizzle 1 tablespoon oil on a small sheet pan. Add 3/4 cup of the cherry tomatoes, along with the garlic, thyme and smoked salt and pepper to taste. Toss together. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, honey, chiles, 1 tablespoon vinegar and the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil. Add the onions and remaining 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes and toss. Season with kosher salt and pepper; allow to marinate for 10 minutes.
• Add the remaining 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar to the roasted tomatoes. Arrange the roasted tomatoes on a platter and drizzle with the liquid. Add the marinated tomatoes and drizzle with some of the mustard vinaigrette. Top with the heirloom tomatoes. Finish by garnishing with the basil, dill and smoked salt.

TOMATO, PEPPER AND ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Combine vegetables in bowl and dress with vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, salt and pepper.

SUMMER TOMATO SALAD WITH RICOTTA SALATA AND CREAMY GARLIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Arrange tomatoes on a platter. Toss fennel in a bowl with a few tablespoons of the creamy garlic dressing and season with salt and pepper. Mound the fennel in the middle of the platter on top of the tomatoes. Sprinkle with the herbs, cheese and olives and drizzle with some more of the creamy garlic dressing.
• Combine mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard and garlic in a blender and blend until smooth. Slowly add the olive oil until emulsified and season with salt and pepper to taste.

TOMATO RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil, stir in rice and 1/2 tsp salt.
• Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 20 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
• Remove from heat and let stand, covered 5 minutes.
• While rice is cooking, combine remaining 1/2 tsp. salt, lemon juice, cumin, garlic and olive oil.
• Stir into hot cooked rice.
• Chill for 30 minutes.
• Add remaining ingredients and chill several hours before serving.

RIPLEY'S BLOODY MARY MIX FOR CANNING

Steps:

• Grind chile de arbol peppers into a powder with a mortar and pestle.
• Process tomatoes, onions, green bell peppers, carrots, jalapeno pepper, and garlic in a food processor, working in batches, until vegetables are finely chopped. Transfer vegetables to a large pot.
• Stir tomato sauce, vinegar, horseradish, ground chile de arbol peppers, kosher salt, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, bay leaves, celery seed, seafood seasoning, and hot pepper sauce into the vegetables. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes, stirring regularly. Remove bay leaves.
• Process the mixture through a vegetable juicer, working in batches if necessary. Strain excess pulp from the juice if desired. Pour juice into a large pot, set over medium heat, and heat until juice is nearly boiling. Stir in lemon juice.
• Sterilize jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the bloody mary mix into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot or canning kettle and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 40 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the pot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

MIDDLE EASTERN TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place diced cucumber into a colander and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt or as needed; allow to drain for about 15 minutes. Toss drained cucumber with tomato, sweet onion, parsley, and mint. Drizzle salad with olive oil and fresh lemon juice and season with salt and black pepper. Serve immediately.

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD WITH ROSEMARY

Steps:

• Whisk together the olive oil, rice wine vinegar, rosemary, and oregano in a large bowl. Add small and large tomatoes, and toss until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, 10 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Toss again before serving.

LAWRY'S SPINNING SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, combine lettuces, spinach or watercress, beets and egg; sprinkle with seasoned salt and pepper and toss with dressing (you can spin the bowl if you want).
• Garnish each serving with cherry tomatoes and croutons.
• Dressing: In a blender, combine vinegar, water, applesauce, worcestershire sauce, sherry, seasoned salt, sugar, paprika, garlic powder and hot pepper sauce; blend on high until combined, about 30 seconds.
• With motor running on high, slowly add oil through the pour hole in the lid until combined, about 2 minutes; refrigerate several hours before serving.

TOMATO AND PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix the tomatoes, cucumber, green bell pepper, and celery. Mix the vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl, and pour over the salad. Gently toss to coat. Cover, and refrigerate at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally.