Simple Garlic Basil Tomato Salad Recipes

CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Shake Dressing in a jar. Taste and add more salt or pepper, or oil if you want less tart.
• Cut Tomatoes - cut cherry tomatoes / grape tomatoes in half. If using large ones, cut into wedges then bite size pieces.
• Place tomatoes, onion and basil in a bowl.
• Pour over Dressing. Gently toss and serve immediately.

TOMATO BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• In a small skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and stir, lightly frying for about a minute and removing from the heat before the garlic gets too brown (it can be golden). Pour it into a mixing bowl and allow to cool slightly. Add the tomatoes, balsamic, basil and some salt and pepper to the bowl. Toss to combine, and then taste and add more basil if needed, and more salt if needed.

GARLIC TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine oil, basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Add tomatoes and toss gently. Sprinkle with cheese. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. , Bring to room temperature before serving. Cut bread into 24 slices; toast under broiler until lightly browned. Top with tomato mixture. Serve immediately.

TOMATO BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Cut tomatoes in quarters or eighths, depending on size.
• Roughly chop basil and place in glass container.
• Add garlic.
• Mix together thoroughly balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
• (A couple of tbsp of each), and pour over basil-garlic mix.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Cover tightly and marinate at room temperature for 6-8 hours.
• Do not refrigerate before serving.

10-MINUTE TOMATO BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Combine tomato, basil, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl; toss until tomato wedges are evenly coated.

TOMATO AND GARLIC CROUTON SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a small skillet over medium-low heat, add 3 tablespoons olive oil, the butter, garlic, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper, to taste. Cook to infuse the butter and oil with the garlic, about 4 minutes.
• Add the cubed bread to a large bowl, pour the butter and garlic mixture over the bread and toss to coat. Transfer to a sheet tray and bake until crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
• In a small bowl whisk together the remaining olive oil and red wine vinegar and set aside.
• In a large serving bowl, combine the tomatoes, olives, mozzarella, croutons, basil, and the oil and vinegar mixture. Gently toss to coat all the tomatoes and croutons. Let the salad sit for 10 minutes before serving.

SIMPLE GARLIC BASIL TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Finely slice tomatoes into thin rounds.
• Mix the basil, garlic, salt and pepper, Spread over the tomato slices and then leave at room temperature for 1 hour for the flavours to infuse.
• Serve on cheese slices, crackers or lettuce.

BURRATA CAPRESE SALAD WITH GARLIC BASIL OIL

Steps:

• Cut the tomatoes into 1/3-inch-thick slices, then depending on the size, cut the slices into halves or quarters. Arrange the tomatoes on a serving platter and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
• Drizzle most of the Garlic-Basil Oil over the tomatoes. Tear the burrata balls into large pieces and scatter over the tomatoes. Top the burrata with some of the remaining Garlic-Basil Oil. Serve immediately.
• Add the basil, olive oil, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a high-powered blender. Turn the blender on low and gradually increase the speed. Blend until smooth.

EASY ITALIAN TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the first seven ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Arrange the tomatoes in a shallow serving dish; top with onion and dressing. Refrigerate until serving.