Best 4 Basil Heirloom Tomato Toss Recipes

BASIL & HEIRLOOM TOMATO TOSS

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I came up with this garden-fresh salad to showcase the heirloom tomatoes and peppers we raised for our stall at the farmers market. Try out other types of basil like lemon, lime, licorice and cinnamon. -Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 large heirloom tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients until blended. Add remaining ingredients; toss gently to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 449mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD WITH MOZZARELLA AND BASIL

Heirloom Tomato Salad with Mozzarella and Basil image

Wonderful heirloom tomato salad to pair with any Italian dish. Chop ingredients and mix all together for a great salad, or slice for an easy appetizer.

Provided by GirlyGamerGeek

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

½ cup balsamic vinegar
1 bunch fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 ½ cups extra-virgin olive oil
5 heirloom tomatoes, diced
1 (8 ounce) container mini fresh mozzarella balls, diced
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Combine balsamic vinegar and basil in a bowl. Pour in olive oil slowly while whisking constantly.
Place tomatoes and mozzarella in a bowl. Pour vinaigrette over the top. Season with salt and pepper and toss together.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 649.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.6 g, Cholesterol 29.3 mg, Fat 64.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 91 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

HEIRLOOM TOMATO AND BASIL SALAD

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Categories Salad Tomato No-Cook Basil Summer

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

3 pounds assorted heirloom tomatoes
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 small bunch basil leaves, torn into pieces
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Cut tomatoes into wedges and toss together in a serving dish. Drizzle over olive oil; add torn basil. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD WITH MOZZARELLA AND BASIL

Heirloom Tomato Salad with Mozzarella and Basil image

Categories Salad Cheese Mustard Tomato Side Picnic Vegetarian Backyard BBQ Summer Gourmet Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 lb mixed heirloom tomatoes, quartered if small or cut into 1/4-inch-wide wedges if larger
1 lb cherry tomatoes
1 lb very small mozzarella balls (1/4 inch; sometimes called perlini) or 1 lb lightly salted mozzarella, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups loosely packed small basil leaves or torn large leaves

Steps:

Whisk together vinegar, mustard, salt, sugar, and pepper in a large bowl. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking constantly until dressing is emulsified. Add tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil and toss well. Season with salt and pepper.