Smoked Tomato Salad Food

SMOKED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Soak the wood chips in water 1 hour, then prepare your grill for smoking.
• Season the tomatoes with salt and pepper. Divide the herbs between the disposable pie pans, then add the tomatoes, cut-side down.
• Once the grill reaches 250 degrees F, place the pans with the tomatoes on the cooler side of the grill. Close the grill and let smoke until the tomatoes are tender, 30 to 40 minutes. If using a gas grill, turn off the flame and let the tomatoes sit 10 more minutes (this is not necessary if using charcoal; it imparts more smoky flavor). Remove from the grill and serve hot or at room temperature.

SMOKED TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Soak 1/2 cup hickory wood chips in water for at least 1 hour.
• Set up grill for indirect cooking over medium heat (no direct heat source under tomatoes).
• Oil the grate when ready to start cooking.
• Drain wood chips.
• Add to smoke box if using gas grill or place chips on hot coals if using charcoal.
• Sprinkle tomatoes with salt and black pepper.
• Place cuts side up on grill, away from heat.
• Cover grill.
• Cook for 8-10 minutes or until skins crack and start to peel away.
• Remove from grill.
• Cool until easily handled.
• Peel off tomatoes into large, bite-size pieces.
• In a salad bowl, combine tomatoes, mozzarella and basil.
• For vinaigrette, in medium bowl, whisk together salad dressing, Parmesan cheese and mustard.
• Pour vinaigrette over salad and toss.
• Serve immediately.

SPICY PASTA SALAD WITH SMOKED GOUDA, TOMATOES AND BASIL

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Drain and rinse under cold water until no longer hot; set aside.
• Make the dressing: Mix the mayonnaise, milk, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper to taste and the adobo sauce in a small bowl.
• In a large bowl, combine the pasta, dressing, tomatoes and gouda. Taste for seasoning, adding more salt and pepper if needed, and even an extra teaspoon or 2 of vinegar, if necessary. Stir in the basil at the end. Refrigerate for a couple of hours before serving.

SMOKEY TOMATO SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• In small bowl, whisk all ingredients together until combined.
• Drizzle over salad mixture of choice.

SMOKED TOMATO SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Cut tomato in half horizontally.
• Squeeze out all juice and seeds into the sink or dustbin.
• Chop tomato flesh into bite-size pieces.
• In a bowl, combine olive oil, Liquid Smoke, sugar, salt and garlic.
• Add chopped tomato.
• Marinate 45 minutes.
• After marinating, place tomato mixture into container of blender and blend 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add capers, mayonnaise and parsley.
• Blend an additional 3 to 5 minutes.
• Refrigerate.