Cherrytomatobaconandbasilsalad Recipes

CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Shake Dressing in a jar. Taste and add more salt or pepper, or oil if you want less tart.
• Cut Tomatoes - cut cherry tomatoes / grape tomatoes in half. If using large ones, cut into wedges then bite size pieces.
• Place tomatoes, onion and basil in a bowl.
• Pour over Dressing. Gently toss and serve immediately.

TOMATO BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• In a small skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and stir, lightly frying for about a minute and removing from the heat before the garlic gets too brown (it can be golden). Pour it into a mixing bowl and allow to cool slightly. Add the tomatoes, balsamic, basil and some salt and pepper to the bowl. Toss to combine, and then taste and add more basil if needed, and more salt if needed.

TOMATO, BASIL, AND FETA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss together the tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and feta cheese. Season with salt and pepper.

GREEN BEAN, CHERRY TOMATO AND BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook about 4 minutes. Drain and set aside on a towel to cool.
• In large bowl, stir together shallot, vinegar, salt and pepper. Set aside for 15 minutes, then whisk in oil.
• Add cherry tomatoes and toss. Add beans and basil and toss again. Adjust seasoning.

RICE, CHERRY TOMATO, AND BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat.
• Add in the rice and cook, uncovered, until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes; drain in a large wire sieve and rinse under cold water; drain again.
• Transfer rice to a large bowl; add in cherry tomatoes.
• Whisk the vinegar, salt, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
• Gradually whisk in the oil; pour approximately 2/3 of the dressing over the rice.
• Add in the basil and mix.
• Separately cover and refrigerate the salad and remaining dressing for at least 2 hours or overnight.
• 30 minutes before ready to serve, remove the salad from the refrigerator and let stand to remove the chill and soften the rice.
• Add enough of the reserved dressing to moisten the salad.
• Serve garnished with chopped basil.

CHERRY TOMATO, BACON AND BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, toss together tomatoes, bacon and chopped basil.
• In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar and salt and pepper to taste.
• Slowly whisk in olive oil in a steady stream, whisking until emulsified.
• Pour dressing over tomatoes, toss lightly and garnish with basil sprigs.