Pesto Caesar Tomato Salad Recipes

PESTO CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD WITH TOMATOES AND BURRATA

Steps:

• 1. To make the croutons. Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. When the oil shimmers, add the bread and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally until golden and toasted all over, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and season with salt. Slide bread crumbs onto a plate, discard the garlic. 2.To make the dressing. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper.3. To make the chicken. In a bowl, combine the chicken, pesto, crushed red pepper flakes, and a large pinch of salt. Set your grill, grill pan or skillet to medium-high heat. Take skewers and thread the chicken pieces on. Alternately, you can cook the chicken in a skillet until browned all over. 4. Grill the skewers until lightly charred and cooked through, turning them occasionally throughout cooking, about 10 to 12 minutes total. 6. Assemble the salad. Add the romaine, tomatoes, croutons, chicken, croutons, and dressing. Toss to combine. Once the salad has been tossed, top with burrata, drizzle with oil, season with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs. Serve immediately.

PESTO TOMATO-CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk salad dressing, pesto, salt and pepper. Toss with tomatoes, cucumbers and onion. Refrigerate, covered, at least 30 minutes.

PESTO CAESAR TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Overlap sliced tomatoes on serving patter.
• In small bowl, whisk together dressing, onion, and pesto.
• Drizzle dresssing over tomatoes.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper if desired.