Ingrids Garden Tomato Salad Recipes

GARDEN TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, onion and cucumber. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended. Drizzle over salad; gently toss to coat. Serve immediately.

TOMATO FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Cut the tomatoes in half and place them in a large bowl. Add the onion, vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, basil, and parsley and toss well. Dice the feta in 1/2- to 3/4-inch cubes, crumbling it as little as possible. Gently fold it into the salad and serve at room temperature.

TUSCAN TOMATO & BREAD SALAD

Steps:

• Place the tomatoes and mozzarella in a large bowl. Put the garlic, mustard, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a 1-cup glass measuring cup and slowly whisk in the 1/2 cup of olive oil. Set aside.
• Heat the remaining 1/3 cup of olive oil in a large (12-inch) saute pan until hot but not smoking. Add the bread cubes and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Saute over medium to medium-high heat for 5 to 8 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the bread is evenly browned and crisp. Add the warm bread to the tomatoes and mozzarella. Add enough of the vinaigrette to moisten all the ingredients. Add the basil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss carefully, adding more vinaigrette if necessary. Serve at room temperature.

MEDITERRANEAN TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad or mixing bowl, add the tomatoes, onions, fresh herbs and garlic.
• Add sumac, kosher salt and a generous sprinkle of freshly ground pepper. Add lemon juice, white wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil. Toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking.
• Transfer to a serving platter or bowl. Top with large pieces of quality feta cheese (optional). Enjoy!

TOMATO FENNEL SALAD

Steps:

• Core the tomatoes and cut into wedges. Remove the top of the fennel (save some fronds for garnish) and slice the bulb very thinly crosswise with a knife or on a mandoline.
• Toss the tomatoes and fennel in a bowl with the olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Garnish with 2 tablespoons chopped fennel fronds, season to taste, and serve.

CHUNKY GARDEN TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss together the diced tomatoes, cucimbers, onion and chopped basil; set aside.
• In a small bowl, whisk together oil, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, dill weed and sugar.
• Pour the dressing over veggie mixture and gently toss to coat.
• Chill before serving.

GARDEN TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Slice the large-to-medium tomatoes and halve the smallest. Pick the leaves from the herbs and roughly chop, then mix the herbs with the shallots.
• Choose a large platter and start layering up the tomatoes, mixing colours and sizes. As you finish each layer, scatter with some of the herb-shallot mix and some ground black pepper. Keep layering until everything is used up. Cover and chill for a few hrs. Bring to room temperature 45 mins before serving.
• Whisk together the dressing ingredients with some salt, then drizzle over the salad and serve.

GARDEN TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine tomatoes and onions in a large serving bowl. Drizzle with the olive oil, and sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap; let stand at room temperature at least 1 hour to allow flavors to develop. Snip basil, and toss into salad just before serving.

GOURMET GARDEN TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Arrange tomatoes on a serving platter. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Drizzle over tomatoes. Sprinkle with cheese and basil.,

INGRID'S GARDEN TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Chop up tomatoes into bite sized pieces. If you wish, remove seeds.
• Dice onion and place in serving bowl with the tomatoes.
• Combine Miracle Whip and red wine vinegar until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add parsley.
• Pour finished dressing over tomatoes and onion mixture and fold together gently.
• Sprinkle chives on top for garnish.
• Chill several hours and serve with slotted spoon to drain some of the juices.