Tomato Salad With Warm Basil Dressing Food

TOMATO SALAD WITH BASIL DRESSING

Steps:

• Ensure the tomatoes are at room temperature.
• Slice the tomatoes in half and place in a bowl.
• To make the dressing, combine the basil, salt and garlic in a pestle and mortar and pound until you have a relatively smooth paste.
• Add the lemon juice and olive oil.
• Season to taste and drizzle over the tomatoes.
• Toss to coat the tomatoes with the dressing and serve.

TOMATO SALAD WITH FRESH BASIL DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk all dressing ingredients together except oil and basil.
• Drizzle in oil, whisking constantly.
• Add salt and black pepper to taste.
• Stir in basil.
• Arrange tomato slices on a salad plate and spoon dressing over slices.
• Cover and chill.
• Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
• If you desire serve over fresh bed of lettuce.

STACKED TOMATO SALAD WITH BLACK OLIVE TAPENADE AND SWEET BASIL DRESSING

Steps:

• Place a tomato slice on a plate and spread with some of the tapenade. Then place a slice of the mozzarella on top, add a few basil leaves, and finish with another tomato slice. You can add another layer to make Napoleon as high as you desire. Top with another small spoonful of the tapenade and then drizzle the Sweet Basil Dressing over the tomato and around the plate. Garnish with a sprig of fresh basil and repeat to make 4 to 6 plates.
• Combine olives, garlic, anchovies and pine nuts in a food processor and process until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the oil until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Whisk together vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and then stir in the basil.

CHERRY TOMATO SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK BASIL DRESSING

Steps:

• Add the cherry tomatoes to a large serving bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and toss.
• In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, sour cream, basil, shallots, and garlic. Season with pepper, to taste. Drizzle dressing over tomatoes and toss. Serve immediately.

POTATO, CORN, AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD WITH BASIL DRESSING

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor blend together the vinegar, the oil, the basil, and salt and pepper to taste until the dressing is emulsified. In a large saucepan combine the potatoes with enough cold water to cover them by 2 inches, bring the water to a boil, and simmer the potatoes for 15 minutes, or until they are tender. Drain the potatoes, let them cool, and quarter them. In a large bowl combine the corn, the potatoes, the tomatoes, the dressing, and salt and pepper to taste and toss the salad gently.

TOMATO BASIL DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large stainless steel bowl, put the egg yokes in and whisk using a thin wired whip until the eggs turn light yellow. Add the oil, slowly whipping continuously. Add the red wine vinegar and all other ingredients. Voila!

AVOCADO SALAD WITH WARM TOMATO-BASIL VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine the tomatoes, basil, vinegar, olive oil, mustard and salt and pepper.
• Heat thoroughly bring to a simmer.
• Immediately remove from heat.
• Slice the avocados and place on the soft lettuce on individual salad plates.
• spoon on the warm vinaigrette and serve immediately.

WARM CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large non-stick skillet, heat vinegar, oil, and garlic over moderate heat until just simmering. Add tomatoes, pepper, and salt to taste and cook, tossing until slightly tender and heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Toss tomatoes with shredded basil and garnish with basil sprigs.

BEEF & ROTINI SALAD WITH TOMATO BASIL DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine beef and marinade ingredients; let sit, covered, at room temperature for at least 1 hour.
• Cook rotini until al dente.
• In a medium-size bowl, combine together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, sugar, tomato, green onion, and basil.
• Brown meat in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; drain and toss with warm rotini and dressing. Sprinkle generously with parmesan cheese.
• The dressing will flavor this salad better if the pasta is warm when dressed. Leftover roast beef can also replace the sirloin.