Sicilian Tomato Onion Salad Food

TOMATO & ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together the first 5 ingredients in a large bowl.
• Arrange tomato and onion slices in rows on a serving dish. Sprinkle with chopped basil. Drizzle evenly with marinade.
• Cover and let stand at room temperature for at least 2 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.

TOMATO ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Layer tomatoes and onions in a shallow serving dish. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salad. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

TOMATO & ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Pour boiling water over the onion and leave for 10 minutes
• Arrange the tomatoes and cucumber (if using) on a plate, then scatter over the drained onions.
• Mix the chili and garlic with the vinegar and sugar, then season with salt. Drizzle over the salad just before serving.
• This can be prepared and chilled up to 1 hr ahead, but dress just before serving.

ITALIAN TOMATO ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Cut tomatoes into wedges scraping all juice, seeds and pulp into a mixing bowl.
• Slice the onion into thin strips.
• In the mixing bowl combine the onion, tomatoes, lemon juice, cider vinegar and sea salt, stir.
• Let sit for at least an hour to let the salt tenderize the tomato and onion; stir often.
• Add basil, oregano, garlic, olive oil and red pepper to taste; let marinate 30 minutes.
• Serve with crusty Italian bread or sour dough flute slices.

SICILIAN ROMAINE-TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Put garlic slivers and oil in a salad bowl; leave 1 hour.
• When ready to serve, remove and discard garlic.
• Add romaine; toss lightly.
• Add lemon juice, croutons, basil or oregano, salt and pepper; toss.
• Mix in tomatoes, cheese, and anchovies; toss.

SICILIAN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. , In a large salad bowl, combine the pasta, tomatoes, cheese, onion, olives and parsley. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.