Sherry Tomato Vinaigrette Recipes

MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH SHERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Blend the vinegar, garlic, oregano, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a blender until the garlic is finely chopped. With the blender running, slowly blend in the oil.
• Toss the baby greens, bell pepper, olives, and cheese with enough vinaigrette to coat. Season the salad, to taste, with more salt and black pepper, and serve.

SHERRY CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Preheat a skillet over medium high heat.
• Add extra-virgin olive oil, garlic and onions.
• Saute them 2 to 3 minutes then add cherry tomatoes.
• Turn tomatoes to coat with oil.
• Add sherry vinegar or sherry, sugar, pepper flakes and salt.
• Toss to coat tomatoes and roast for 18 to 20 minutes.

BLISTERED TOMATO DRESSING

Steps:

• Heat a broiler to high. Place the tomatoes on a sheet pan and broil until the skin is charred and peeling, about 6 minutes. Flip and char the other sides until the tomatoes are soft and begin to release some of their moisture, about 5 minutes. If using cherry tomatoes, blister without turning until the tomatoes char, collapse and release their moisture, about 10 minutes.
• When the whole tomatoes are cool enough to handle, transfer them to a board and coarsely chop. (Skip this step if you used cherry tomatoes.) Transfer the tomatoes with their juices to a medium bowl. Add the shallot, sherry vinegar, red-pepper flakes, if using, and the salt and pepper. Stir in the olive oil. Taste and add more vinegar and salt if necessary.
• Use immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Serve as a dressing over cooked leafy greens, green salads, grain salads, roasted or grilled vegetables, meat and fish.

FRESH MOZZARELLA AND TOMATO SALAD WITH SHERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Drain the peppers and, in a bowl, mix with 1/4 cup olive oil.
• Add a pinch of salt and briefly grill.
• Put back in bowl, add another 1/4 cup olive oil, garlic, thyme and chopped parsley. Mix well and keep warm.
• Combine sherry, the remaing oil and dijon mustard. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Whisk slightly and store in refrigerator.
• Arrange peppers around plate. Alternate mozzarella and tomatoes on top of peppers.
• In bowl, mix lettuce, parsley, scallions and olives and dress with all but 1/2 cup of the vinaigrette. Make a mountain in the center on each plate. Spoon vinaigrette on top of mozzarella and tomatoes. Sprinkle walnuts on top of lettuce.

SHERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk vinegars together in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk in each of the oils; season with salt and pepper. Transfer vinaigrette to a tightly sealed jar and refrigerate until ready to use. Mix well before using.