Tomato Basil Dressing Recipes

TOMATO BASIL VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine the tomato paste, red wine vinegar, basil, garlic powder, sugar, salt, and pepper in a bowl or a blender. Whisk or blend until smooth.
• Begin whisking in the olive oil, one tablespoon at a time, making sure it's fully incorporated before adding more. This allows the oil to emulsify into the tomato mixture, creating a smooth dressing. The dressing may separate slowly as it sits, but a quick whisk before drizzling over your salad will bring it back to a thick mixture.

TOMATO SALAD WITH BASIL DRESSING

Steps:

• Ensure the tomatoes are at room temperature.
• Slice the tomatoes in half and place in a bowl.
• To make the dressing, combine the basil, salt and garlic in a pestle and mortar and pound until you have a relatively smooth paste.
• Add the lemon juice and olive oil.
• Season to taste and drizzle over the tomatoes.
• Toss to coat the tomatoes with the dressing and serve.

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 VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Shake all of the ingredients together in a jar with a tight fitting lid (or mix in food processor as described above).
• The dressing can be refrigerated for up to 3 days; bring to room temperature then shake vigorously to recombine before using.

STACKED TOMATO SALAD WITH BLACK OLIVE TAPENADE AND SWEET BASIL DRESSING

Steps:

• Place a tomato slice on a plate and spread with some of the tapenade. Then place a slice of the mozzarella on top, add a few basil leaves, and finish with another tomato slice. You can add another layer to make Napoleon as high as you desire. Top with another small spoonful of the tapenade and then drizzle the Sweet Basil Dressing over the tomato and around the plate. Garnish with a sprig of fresh basil and repeat to make 4 to 6 plates.
• Combine olives, garlic, anchovies and pine nuts in a food processor and process until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the oil until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Whisk together vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and then stir in the basil.

TOMATO-BASIL VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Blend first 6 ingredients and 1/2 cup oil in processor or blender. With machine running, add remaining 1/2 cup oil; process until well blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using.)

CHERRY TOMATO SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK-BASIL DRESSING

Steps:

• Put the cherry tomatoes in a large serving bowl. Season with salt and pepper and toss.
• In another bowl, whisk the buttermilk, sour cream, basil, shallot and garlic. Season with pepper. Drizzle the dressing over the tomatoes and toss.

TOMATO, GOAT'S CURD & BASIL SALAD WITH RASPBERRY VINEGAR DRESSING

Steps:

• Put the raspberries and vinegar in a food processor and blitz until smooth. Push the mixture through a fine mesh sieve, discarding any seeds. Cover and transfer to the fridge until ready to use (the raspberry vinegar is best eaten fresh, but will keep in the fridge for a few days).
• Cut the tomatoes into wedges and arrange over a large serving platter. Make the dressing by whisking the ingredients together in a small bowl and seasoning to taste.
• Season the tomatoes, then toss through the olive oil. Scatter over the basil leaves and goat's curd. Season with freshly ground black pepper, then spoon over the dressing. Scatter over the pistachios just before serving.

TOMATO BASIL DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large stainless steel bowl, put the egg yokes in and whisk using a thin wired whip until the eggs turn light yellow. Add the oil, slowly whipping continuously. Add the red wine vinegar and all other ingredients. Voila!

TOMATO, BASIL, PINE NUT DRESSING

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, pine nuts, water, and sugar. Cover, and refrigerate 8 hours, or overnight.