Tomato Avocado And Red Onion Salad With Herb Vinaigrette Food

GRILLED AVOCADO, TOMATO, RED ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat a grill over medium heat.
• Cover a large tray with tomato quarters, and set aside.
• Place avocado halves in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Place each half on a hot open grill for about 30 to 45 seconds. Remove and place on top of the tomatoes arranged on tray. Drizzle with olive oil again.
• In another bowl, cover the red onion slices with the juice from the lemon half and olive oil. Place onions in the empty avocado pit holes. Cover with the lemon/olive oil mix. Then, top with pesto, distributing generously on all sides. Sprinkle pine nuts and cheese on top, to taste.

TOMATO, AVOCADO, AND RED ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Cut the tomatoes crosswise into ½ inch slices; set aside.
• Cut the avocados in half lengthwise, remove the pits, and peel.
• Cut the avocado halves lengthwise into thin slices.
• Sprinkle lemon juice over the avocado pieces to prevent discoloration.
• Arrange tomatoes so they just overlap along the bottom edge of individual salad plates or a platter.
• Place the avocado slices in a fan shape above the tomatoes.
• Sprinkle the onion rings on top of the tomato slices.
• Lightly sprinkle vinegar and oil to taste over the vegetables.
• Grind fresh black pepper over the whole salad.

RED ONION, TOMATO AND HERB SALAD

Steps:

• Arrange the sliced tomatoes on a shallow platter. Sprinkle the sugar on the tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Layer the onion rings on top of tomatoes. Garnish with chopped basil. Mix the vinegar and olive oil in a bowl and pour over the tomatoes and onions. Toss gently.

HERB VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk together the lemon juice, herbs, honey and a generous pinch of salt in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream to make a smooth, slightly thick dressing. Whisk in a couple of turns of freshly ground black pepper.

TOMATO-RED ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together the vinegar and mustard in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Toss the watercress in a few tablespoons of the dressing and arrange on a platter. Top with slices of the tomatoes and onions and drizzle with the remaining dressing. Sprinkle with the blue cheese.

EASY TOMATO, RED ONION, AND KALAMATA OLIVE SUMMER SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl combine 4 cups of ice cold water and 2 teaspoons salt; stir to dissolve the salt. Add the onion rings; let stand for 20 minutes. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, garlic, capers, chives, and salt and pepper to taste. Add the oil in a stream, whisking; whisk the vinaigrette until it is emulsified.
• On a chilled deep serving platter, alternate the tomato slices and onion rings, scatter the Kalamatas over them. Drizzle 1/3 - 1/2 cup of the vinaigrette over the salad, reserve the remaining vinaigrette.
• Chill salad for 20 minutes. Sprinkle over the top your choice of cheese, the minced herbs, and the red pepper flakes (optional). Drizzle 2 or 3 tablespoons of the reserved vinaigrette over the cheese and herbs. (Any leftover vinaigrette can be refrigerated and used within 1 week.)
• Let salad stand for a minimum of 15 - 20 minutes before serving.
• COOK'S TIP: Because the longer you let the flavors "marry", the better this salad tastes, I like to prepare it early in the morning for a lunchtime snack or light meal.
• COOK'S TIP: This quick and delicious salad makes a terriffic filling for pita bread or baguette sandwiches, and a yummy topping for bruschetta.
• Buon appetito!

TOMATO SALAD WITH RED ONION AND HERBS

Steps:

• In a small bowl whisk together the lemon juice, the vinegar, the mustard, the garlic, the sugar, and salt and pepper to taste, add the oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk the dressing until it is emulsified. Arrange the tomato slices on a deep platter, scatter the onion and the shallots over them, and pour the dressing over the salad. Chill the salad for 20 minutes, sprinkle it with the minced herbs, and garnish it with the herb sprig.