Russian Tomato Salad Bruschetta Recipes

GARLIC TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine oil, basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Add tomatoes and toss gently. Sprinkle with cheese. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. , Bring to room temperature before serving. Cut bread into 24 slices; toast under broiler until lightly browned. Top with tomato mixture. Serve immediately.

BRUSCHETTA WITH SHALLOTS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss together the roma tomatoes, minced garlic, shallots, basil, lemon juice, salt, pepper and 1/3 cup olive oil.
• Place the slivered garlic and 1/4 cup olive oil in small saucepan over medium heat. Slowly cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes. Discard garlic.
• Toast the bread slices, and brush with the olive oil heated with garlic. Top slices with the roma tomato mixture.

TOMATO AND RICOTTA SALATA BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place bread slices on a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until toasted, about 5 minutes. Rub 1 side of the bread with the cut garlic.
• Toss tomatoes, ricotta salata, olive oil, vinegar, onion, basil, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Divide evenly over bread.

RUSSIAN TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Slice the tomatoes into thick (approx. 3/8") slices, and place on a platter. They mostly should not overlap. Save the ends for nibbling.
• If using garlic, discard the center green shoot, and finely chop the garlic. Rub it over the tops of the tomato slices. I personally like the garlic, but I go easy - even a little can be strong/spicy.
• Put some mayo in the corner of a quart Freezer bag (not a snack, sandwich or storage bag - you need a strong bag.) Snip a small corner off the bag. (Fun Idea - could use a frosting tip for fun effects.).
• This is the fun part :-) Squeeze the mayo attractively onto the tomatoes. I use ribbons, stripes, swirls, etc. Nina used Lots of mayo, but you can use as much or little as you like.
• Sprinkle liberally with chopped dill. I might also sprinkle with some salt and pepper.