Italian Tomato Salad Recipe 435

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.

ITALIAN TOMATO CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the vegetables. Add dressing; toss to coat.

TOMATO SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Cut the tomatoes into large pieces. Put into a large bowl.
• Crush and chop the garlic. Set aside
• Combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard. Mix by hand until well blended.
• Add dried basil, oregano, and garlic. Mix again for about 20 seconds.
• Pour the dressing over the tomatoes.
• Cover and set aside or in the refriderator for about 2 hours.
• Take out of the refridgerator, mix again.
• Cut the fresh basil leaves. Garnish and serve.

EASY ITALIAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve salad in a lettuce-lined bowl if desired.

ITALIAN TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Layer tomatoes, cucumber and onion in a large salad bowl. Combine oil, vinegar, basil, salt and pepper; drizzle over vegetables. Cover and refrigerate; until 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.

SICILIAN TOMATO & ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Cut tomatoes into bite size pieces.
• Sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper.
• Peel a cut onion in half vertically.
• Along edge of open side, "sliver" cut onion and add to tomatoes.
• Add the rest of ingredients and toss lightly.
• Marinate for at least an hour.
• Serve with Italian bread, provolone cheese and hard salami (or other Italian meats.).

CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a big bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, green olives, back olives, and spring onion.
• In a dry skillet, toast pine nuts over medium heat until golden brown, turning frequently. Stir into tomato mixture.
• In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, red wine vinegar, sugar, and oregano. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour over salad, and gently stir to coat. Chill for 1 hour.

TOMATO AND FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk vinegar, olive oil, and salt in a salad bowl. Stir in cherry tomatoes, shallot, feta cheese, and basil.

EASY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine olive oil, vinegar and salt in a large salad bowl. Stir in onion. Fold tomatoes carefully into onion mixture.

ITALIAN TOMATO CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Mix tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, olive oil, oregano, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; stir to coat. Let sit for 30 minutes to blend flavors.

PANZANELLA: TRADITIONAL ITALIAN BREAD AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the bread into a serving bowl which will accommodate the rest of the ingredients.
• Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Sprinkle with the salt, drizzle with the olive oil and vinegar and toss again, until well mixed.
• Leave for a few minutes so that the juice can soak into the bread cubes, then serve.

BREAD AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the bread, tomatoes, basil and onion. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients; drizzle over bread mixture. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes before serving.

RED POTATO AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Add the potatoes to a medium saucepan with enough cold water to cover by at least 2 inches. Set the saucepan over medium heat. Bring the water to a boil and continue boiling until the potatoes are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain the potatoes in a colander and allow them to dry for 5 minutes.
• In a serving bowl, add the potatoes, tomatoes, scallions, olives, parsley, capers, thyme, olive oil, and lemon zest. Toss gently until all the ingredients are coated and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Refrigerate for 1 hour and gently toss again before serving.