Tomato Olive Salad Food

TOMATO OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, tomatoes, onion and olives. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

CHERRY TOMATO & OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• Take a big bowl and mix together cherry tomatoes, green olives, black olives, and spring onion.
• In a dry skillet, toast pine nuts over medium heat until golden brown, turning frequently.
• Stir into tomato mixture.
• Separately, mix together olive oil, red wine vinegar, sugar, and oregano.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Pour over salad, and gently stir to coat.
• Chill for 1 hour.

OLIVES AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Mix the diced tomato, sliced green and black olives, capers and diced scallions/green onions in a medium size bowl that has a cover. Tupperware/Rubbermaid containers work really well for this.
• Mix the brines/ juices together in a measuring cup.
• Add the sugar and stir until sugar has dissolved.
• Pour over tomato and olives mixture and stir well.
• Cover and refrigerate at least one hour before serving.
• When ready, shake the salad in the container with the lid on or stir it so that the brine mixes in.evenly.

CHERRY TOMATOES AND OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl whisk together olive oil, vinegar and dressing mix.
• Add cherry tomatoes, olives, basil and sliced scallions to bowl. Toss to combine.

SALMON WITH WARM TOMATO-OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Line a broiler pan with foil and lightly brush with olive oil. Whisk 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon vinegar, the honey, red pepper flakes and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Put the salmon, skin-side down, on the prepared pan and brush the tops and sides with the honey glaze. Broil until golden brown and just cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes.
• Meanwhile, put the garlic on a cutting board and sprinkle with a generous pinch of salt, then mash into a paste with the flat side of a large knife. Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon vinegar, the olives and garlic paste in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until bubbling, about 3 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add the tomatoes, celery and mint. Season with salt and toss to combine. Serve with the salmon. Per serving: Calories 433; Fat 26 g (Saturated 4 g); Cholesterol 97 mg; Sodium 982 mg; Carbohydrate 10 g; Fiber 1 g; Protein 38 g

TOMATO-POTATO SALAD WITH OLIVE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a large pot; cover with water by 2 inches. Season generously with salt and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain the potatoes; let cool 15 to 20 minutes.
• Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl; stir in the olives and diced celery. Halve the potatoes and transfer to a shallow bowl. Scatter the tomatoes over the potatoes, then drizzle with the vinaigrette. Scatter the celery leaves, basil and chives over the salad and season with salt and pepper.

TOMATO AND BLACK OLIVE ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Place the tomatoes on a sheet tray and drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until the tomatoes are tender and just bursting slightly but not falling apart, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
• Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente (following package instructions). While the pasta is cooking, make a vinaigrette by pouring the juice from the bottom of the pan the tomatoes cooked in into a mixing bowl. Add the feta, vinegar, mustard, garlic, sliced basil, oregano, sugar, and salt and pepper to taste. Slowly pour in 3 tablespoons of the olive oil while whisking to lightly emulsify. Drain the cooked pasta and toss with the vinaigrette. Add the grape tomatoes, olives, chickpeas, roasted red pepper, pepperoncini peppers, onion and chopped basil and toss to combine.
• This is a great salad to serve with Mediterranean Sardines with Lemon and Garlic.
• For the spicy tartar: Combine the mayonnaise, yogurt, pickles, red pepper, onion, capers, lemon juice, tarragon, chives, hot sauce and cayenne in a mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Stir well, then cover and refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes to allow flavors to come together.
• For the sardines: Preheat a grill to high. Rinse the sardines in cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Season the cavity of each sardine with salt and pepper, then place a sprig of thyme and oregano inside each along with a few slices of lemon and garlic. Season outside with salt and pepper. Carefully tie the sardines with butchers twine to help keep them closed during grilling. Wipe down the grill grates with a towel dipped in oil to clean and create a non-stick surface. Carefully place sardines across grates and grill for 3 to 4 minutes, until skin blisters and chars around the edges. Using a spatula, carefully turn the sardines and grill for a further 2 to 3 minutes to cook through. When done, remove to a platter and keep warm until ready to serve. Serve the sardines slathered with the Spicy Tartar.

MARINATED OLIVE AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the olives, tomatoes, olive oil, pine nuts, lemon juice, pepper, lemon slices, garlic, scallions and onions in an airtight container with a lid. Marinate for 8 hours or up to 7 days to allow the flavors to develop. Add shaved Parmesan just before serving.
• Serve alongside antipasti platter and crostini.

CHUNKY TOMATO AND BLACK OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine tomatoes, black olives and onion in medium bowl. Add olive oil and balsamic vinegar; toss to blend well. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. Mix in arugula and serve.

TOMATO SALAD, WITH OLIVES AND SARDIN

Steps:

• Slice the tomatoes and arrange them on a serving plate. Arrange the sardines over the top in a fan shape.
• Thinly slice the onion and arrange over the top. Add the olives and the basil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Dribble on the oil and vinegar.

TOMATO, OLIVE FETA SALAD WITH TARRAGON-GARLIC DRESSING

Steps:

• In a bowl combine vinegar, oregano, Dijon, shallots, minced garlic, minced ginger, oil, salt and pepper' whisk to combine.
• Arrange the tomato slices on a platter, sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper if desired .
• Sprinkle with chopped olives, then feta cheese.
• Drizzle with enough dressing to coat.
• Pass the remaining dressing on the side.
• Delicious!

TOMATO AND GREEN-OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• Stir together all ingredients in a medium bowl. Let stand 20 minutes before serving. Serve garnished with parsley leaves.

10-MINUTE TOMATO BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Combine tomato, basil, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl; toss until tomato wedges are evenly coated.

TOMATO SALAD WITH FETA AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Overlap tomato and onion slices on large platter. Whisk oil, vinegar, parsley and garlic in small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour over salad. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour or cover and refrigerate up to 3 hours, basting occasionally with dressing.
• Sprinkle salad with cheese and garnish with olives, if desired.

OREGANO-MARINATED TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Toss tomatoes, oil, oregano, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Let sit, tossing occasionally, until juicy and deeply flavored, at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour.

SMASHED TOMATO AND OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• In serving bowl, squeeze the tomatoes.
• Squeeze the olives in same bowl.
• Add olive oil and red wine vinegar.
• Set aside until ready to eat.
• Tear in as much basil as you can.
• Voila.

FRESH TOMATO SALAD WITH ONIONS, FETA AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Arrange tomatoes on platter. Top with onion slices. Drizzle oil and vinegar over. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Let stand at room temperature at least 1 hour. Sprinkle cheese, olives and parsley over salad and serve.

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 SALAD WITH OLIVES AND LEMON ZEST

Steps:

• Arrange tomatoes and mixed olives on a serving plate. Zest lemon over salad. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.