Sicilianromainetomatosalad Recipes

SICILIAN ROMAINE-TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Put garlic slivers and oil in a salad bowl; leave 1 hour.
• When ready to serve, remove and discard garlic.
• Add romaine; toss lightly.
• Add lemon juice, croutons, basil or oregano, salt and pepper; toss.
• Mix in tomatoes, cheese, and anchovies; toss.

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.).

ROMAN SUMMER SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan over low heat until thick, syrupy, and measuring 1/4 cup, about 20 minutes.
• Set aside to cool.
• Combine the olives, parsley, anchovies, capers, garlic, basil, pepper, and olive oil in a small bowl and toss to combine.
• To serve, slice the tomatoes into 1/4" thick rounds and place, slightly overlapping, on a serving plate. Place artichoke hearts, if using, over top of tomatoes.
• Spoon the olive and parsley mixture over the tomatoes.
• Drizzle the reduced balsamic over the salad and serve. Enjoy!

ROMAN SALAD WITH PASTA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss together the tomatoes, onion, basil, 2 teaspoons salt and pepper. Let stand at least 2 hours.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add the rigatoni and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain. Toss the warm pasta into the salad, season with additional salt and pepper to taste and serve.