Cold Salad Tomatoes And Basil Recipes

COLD SALAD: TOMATOES AND BASIL

Steps:

• Combine raw corn kernels with sliced cherry tomatoes or chopped plum tomatoes and lots of basil in a large bowl.
• Add olive oil and lemon juice or good vinegar; toss.
• Garnish: More basil.

TOMATO, CORN, AND BASIL SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a salad bowl mix together the oil, vinegar, and salt.
• Peel and mince the shallot. Add it to the dressing and stir to combine.
• Husk the corn and use a sharp knife to cut off the kernels . When cutting corn kernels from the cob, be careful not to cut too deep: If you have a sharp knife and meet any resistance at all, you're cutting too deep and may end up with tough, woody knobs at the end of the kernels.
• To prepare the tomatoes, use a sharp knife to cut out the stem end and core underneath.
• Cut the tomatoes in half along the equator, squeeze out and discard the seeds and extra juice, and chop.
• Toss the corn and tomatoes with dressing.
• Slice the basil into thin strips (called chiffonade ). Sprinkle the salad with the ribbons of basil and serve. The salad will keep for a few hours topped with the basil or two to three days without the basil (sprinkle the basil on top just before serving).

TOMATO-BASIL PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Mix together the tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil, and basil.
• Refrigerate 2 hours.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions, and rinse under cold water; drain.
• Mix pasta with tomato mixture until well-combined.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Serve with additional Parmesan, if desired.

FETTUCCINE, TOMATO, AND BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions.
• Toss pasta with oil, vinegar and cheese; add basil and tomatoes. Season with salt and ground black pepper.