Vine Ripe Tomato Salad Food

ITALIAN TOMATO SALAD (MARINATED TOMATO SALAD)

Steps:

• Slice the tomatoes into slices about 1/3 of an inch thick and arrange on a platter with a rim in a single layer.
• Whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced red onion, diced basil and parsley, crushed garlic and sea salt to make the marinade.
• Pour the marinade evenly over the tomatoes ensuring that they are all covered in marinade and that the herbs and onion are spread out across the top of the tomatoes.
• Place the platter in the fridge and let sit for at least an hour so that the tomatoes can absorb the marinade.
• Garnish with fresh ground pepper when ready to serve.

VINE RIPENED TOMATO, SWEET ONION AND BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Thinly slice the tomatoes and layer on individual salad plates, slightly overlapping; top with onion rings and basil.
• In a small dish, blend the olive oil and vinegar together, pour over the salad.
• Sprinkle the cheese over all and add freshly ground sea salt and pepper to taste.
• Allow to rest 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

CUCUMBER AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Dress with vinegar and oil, salt and pepper, to your taste.

RIPE TOMATO SALAD WITH SMOKED MOZZARELLA AND PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Carefully wash the arugula in several changes of water, being aware of the dense sand usually found on this green. Trim off and remove the stems. Dry the leaves in a salad spinner.
• Slice the smoked mozzarella into thin 1/8 inch slices. Slice the tomatoes as neatly and evenly as the cheese, 1/8 inch thick.
• Brush the bread with 2 tablespoons extra virgin oil and grill or toast under a broiler until crisp and golden. Encircle the outside edge of a serving platter with the crostini. Lay the clean arugula out in the center of the platter as a base for the salad.
• Combine the vinegar with the mustard in a small stainless steel bowl. Whisk together briskly while drizzling in the olive oil. Add the diced onion and combine.
• Carefully layer the slices of mozzarella, tomato, prosciutto and basil leaves around the greens. Drizzle vinaigrette over and around, sprinkle pine nuts and serve.

SIMPLE MARINATED VINE RIPENED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Put tomato slices overlapping in a low glass dish.
• Put marinade ingredients in a jar with a lid and shake to blend.
• Pour marinade over tomatoes, so that all are covered.
• Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least one hour.