Warm Salad Of Zucchini And Tomato Food

HEIRLOOM TOMATO & ZUCCHINI SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, zucchini and peppers. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, oil, sugar and salt until blended. Stir in herbs., Just before serving, drizzle dressing over salad; toss gently to coat.

WARM ZUCCHINI AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 Farenheit, and get a glass pie dish.
• Slice zucchini lengthwise into ½ inch strips.
• Lay zucchini strips on bottom of pie plate to roughly cover the bottom. Small spaces are ok.
• Sprinkle ~1/3 to 1/2 cup of the croutons (I really just eyeballed it - a couple of handfuls).
• Slice the stem end of the tomato off, then slice the rest of the tomato into six ½ inch slices. Arrange the largest 5 slices around the edge, and put the smallest slice in the center.
• Sprinkle another layer of croutons, 1/3-1/2 cup or so.
• Drizzle a tablespoon or two of olive oil all around (again I just eyeballed it).
• Grind pepper over the top so the whole top is dusted lightly (~1/4 to 1/2 tsp worth, or to your liking).
• Sprinkle sea salt all around (again 1/4 to ½ tsp or to your liking).
• Cover with layer of whatever shredded cheeses you have.
• Bake in 450 F oven for about 11 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 and bake until the cheese looks browned and sort of crispy ~3-5 minutes (or whenever it looks good to you - my croutons got pretty brown).
• Remove from oven. Slice, like a pie, between each tomato slices (i.e. into fifths).
• Remove piece with spatula, to plate or bowl and drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette to your taste.

WARM SALAD OF ZUCCHINI AND TOMATO

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
• Add shallots and cook 1 minute, stirring so that they do not burn;.
• Add cream and basil; heat to boiling, then reduce heat to simmer.
• Simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened (5 to 10 minutes).
• Add lemon juice, vinegar, tabasco, salt and pepper.
• Stir in the zucchini and mix till well-coated.
• Add in the tomatoes, and mix well.
• You are not cooking the zucchini and tomatoes, only coating them in the warm sauce.
• Sprinkle with 1 TBS fresh basil garnish, if using.
• Serve immediately.

ZUCCHINI AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cube zucchini and wedge tomatoes.
• Add Italian dressing to lightly cover vegetables.
• For a zestier taste, add Italian seasonings and garlic powder.