Italian Tomato Salad Recipe 43

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.

EASY ITALIAN TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the first seven ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Arrange the tomatoes in a shallow serving dish; top with onion and dressing. Refrigerate until serving.

ITALIAN TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Wash the tomatoes well.
• Cut crosswise to make 1cm slices.
• Cut the fresh cheese to make 1/2cm slices.
• Wash the basil leaves.
• In a small bowl, mix vinegar, olive oil and dried oregano.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• On a large serving plate, arrange tomato slices and black olives.
• Top with sliced cheese and sprinkle dressing over the salad.
• Garnish with basil leaves.