Smokey Tomato Salad Dressing Recipes

SMOKED TOMATO SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Cut tomato in half horizontally.
• Squeeze out all juice and seeds into the sink or dustbin.
• Chop tomato flesh into bite-size pieces.
• In a bowl, combine olive oil, Liquid Smoke, sugar, salt and garlic.
• Add chopped tomato.
• Marinate 45 minutes.
• After marinating, place tomato mixture into container of blender and blend 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add capers, mayonnaise and parsley.
• Blend an additional 3 to 5 minutes.
• Refrigerate.

SMOKED TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Soak 1/2 cup hickory wood chips in water for at least 1 hour.
• Set up grill for indirect cooking over medium heat (no direct heat source under tomatoes).
• Oil the grate when ready to start cooking.
• Drain wood chips.
• Add to smoke box if using gas grill or place chips on hot coals if using charcoal.
• Sprinkle tomatoes with salt and black pepper.
• Place cuts side up on grill, away from heat.
• Cover grill.
• Cook for 8-10 minutes or until skins crack and start to peel away.
• Remove from grill.
• Cool until easily handled.
• Peel off tomatoes into large, bite-size pieces.
• In a salad bowl, combine tomatoes, mozzarella and basil.
• For vinaigrette, in medium bowl, whisk together salad dressing, Parmesan cheese and mustard.
• Pour vinaigrette over salad and toss.
• Serve immediately.

SMOKEY TOMATO SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• In small bowl, whisk all ingredients together until combined.
• Drizzle over salad mixture of choice.

ORZO WITH SMOKEY TOMATO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place the tomatoes in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until the tomatoes are tender and the skins are charred in spots, about 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and place in a large serving bowl.
• For the vinaigrette: Place the tomatoes, basil, vinegar, olive oil, honey, smoked salt, and pepper in a blender. Blend until smooth.
• Pour the vinaigrette over the pasta and toss until coated. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Season with smoked salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.