Best 4 Fancy And Beautiful Tomato Salad Recipes
Indulge in a culinary journey as we embark on a quest to discover the most exquisite and visually captivating tomato salad recipe. This article will unveil a symphony of flavors and aesthetics, guiding you towards creating a dish that will tantalize your taste buds and transform your table into a work of art. Get ready to elevate your salad game and impress your guests with a dish that is both delectable and visually stunning.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
FANCY AND BEAUTIFUL TOMATO SALAD
Very loosely inspired by Lebanese fattoush, this is one of those dishes where you want to use only the ripest, most fragrant tomatoes in the bunch.
Provided by Sarah Jampel
Categories Bon Appétit Dinner Lunch Salad Tomato Feta Basil Mint Lemon Summer Vegetarian Soy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Quick & Easy Kid-Friendly
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Gently toss heirloom and cherry tomatoes and 1¼ tsp. salt in a medium bowl to combine and set aside.
- Finely grate lemon zest into a small bowl, then grate in garlic; set lemon aside.
- Heat oil in a small saucepan or skillet over medium until just starting to shimmer. Add za'atar and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and slightly darkened in color, about 1 minute. Add lemon zest and garlic, cook 10 seconds, then remove from heat. (You're looking to cook off the raw flavor of the garlic without losing the brightness of the lemon.) Transfer za'atar oil to a heatproof measuring cup.
- Place pita chips in a large bowl and drizzle 2 Tbsp. za'atar oil over; season with salt. Mix well with a rubber spatula, aiming to coat chips without breaking them into too many pieces.
- Cut reserved lemon in half and squeeze juice from 1 lemon half into a small bowl. Stir in honey and remaining ½ tsp. salt. Gradually add remaining za'atar oil, stirring constantly until emulsified. Taste dressing and add more lemon juice, honey, or salt if needed.
- Add feta, basil, mint, and reserved tomatoes to bowl with chips and drizzle dressing over; toss gently to combine.
- Spoon salad onto platter, making sure to leave no juices behind. Eat fast for crunchy chips or let sit for a crispy-gone-soggy experience.
BEAUTIFUL HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD
The gorgeous palette of these seasonal favorites transform each plate into a summertime work of art.
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut tomatoes into 1/2-inch slices; cut cherry tomatoes in half. Cut cheese into 1/2-inch slices.
- In small bowl, mix vinegar and sugar. With whisk, beat in oil until well blended. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- To assemble salad, on serving platter, layer tomato slices with cheese. Sprinkle with basil; drizzle with vinaigrette. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
FRESH HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD
This tomato salad is a summertime must. The standout dressing takes these tasty ingredients to a brand-new level. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place salad greens in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic, sugar and oregano until blended. Pour over salad greens; toss to coat. Transfer to a large platter. Arrange tomato slices over greens. Top with basil, pine nuts, onion and cheese. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 35mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
FANCY TOMATO SALAD
If you want an elegant little salad to enhance a special dinner or party, this is it. Picture a flower-arrangement of salad ingredients sitting in a tomato "bowl!" I saw this, many years ago, on some cooking show on TV. I have made it a few times, but I don't remember if I ever had a written recipe (I just keep things filed in my head). It looks fantastic at a fancy dinner party and it is really pretty easy to do. I know this recipe really needs a picture, I promise to do one real soon. In the mean-time I have included a photo of enoki mushrooms, available in most produce aisles. **Note: Do the scallions and radishes hours earlier, or even the night before,to let them blossom. You can skip the radish if it is too much trouble. Remember to warn your guests about the toothpicks. ***NOTE: To eat this salad, just pierce tomato securely and deeply with a fork and slice with knife into bite-sized pieces. Do it first so your guests with see what to do.
Provided by Patti Smith @webdolly
Categories Lettuce Salads
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Rinse and dry scallions and radishes. Trim roots off scallions. Using a thin, sharp, pointed paring knife, slice 1 inch long cuts (length-wise) through middle of white end. Do this 2 or 3 times to make a fringe on the root end. Trim off other end at around 6 inches. Place these trimmed scallions in a deep bowl of ice water. Trim root point and leaves off radish, leaving it in a round shape. Holding with point side up, make 4 small slices around base. You are making rose "petals" with each slice. Moving up a level, stagger 4 more slices. Make sure they are deep enough, but don't cut the leaf away from the base. Continue around maybe one more time. Pare away center of radish so toothpick will show. Add to bowl with scallions. Set in refrigerator to let them "blossom" at least 2 hours. This can be done ahead or even the night before, just keep icy cold.
- When ready to make salad, rinse and dry remaining ingredients. Carefully cut around the stem top of the tomato, making a deep hole, but do NOT pierce the bottom of the tomato. Scoop out loose insides and seeds (but leave the tomato skin and flesh intact to make a tomato bowl to hold your salad). Turn upside down to drain for a bit.
- Select 8 pretty leaves from the middle of a head of Romaine lettuce. Leaves should be about 6 inches tall, not too broad at base. Insert 2 into each tomato, in a fan shape. Push gently down on tomatoes to flatten the bottoms and keep from rolling over. If leaves are too long, tomato will keep toppling over. Trim more off lettuce base if necessary.
- Choose 3 or 4 long Enoki mushrooms for each tomato. Trim bottom if necessary. Insert into tomatoes in front of lettuce leaves.
- Insert 3 to 5 nice long chives behind mushrooms. Should be like a floral arrangement, with the chives gracefully sticking out above everything else.
- Insert a colorful, wooden toothpick into bottom base of radish rose. Push up so that it can be seen in center of rose. Insert the other end of toothpick into the center of the scallion "blossom." Put one assembled "rose" into each tomato, right in the center front. Surround and fill in with watercress.
- Put on a pretty salad plate, maybe with some shredded lettuce around it. Or you could put in a shallow, stemmed pudding dish/bowl or even a wide champagne, long-stemmed glass would look elegant. Just be careful they won't tip over. Sit the glass on top of salad plate (for eating). Drizzle with salad dressing and set out on dining table. Serves 4
Tips:
- Choose ripe and flavorful tomatoes: The quality of your tomatoes will make or break your salad, so make sure to choose ripe, juicy, and flavorful ones. Look for tomatoes that are a deep red color and feel heavy for their size.
- Use a variety of tomatoes: Don't be afraid to mix and match different types of tomatoes in your salad. This will add a variety of colors, flavors, and textures.
- Slice the tomatoes evenly: This will help them cook evenly and look more appealing.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When roasting the tomatoes, make sure to leave enough space between them so that they can cook properly.
- Roast the tomatoes until they are slightly caramelized: This will give them a delicious sweetness and depth of flavor.
- Add fresh herbs and spices: Fresh herbs and spices can really brighten up a tomato salad. Try adding basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, garlic, or shallots.
- Use a good quality olive oil: Olive oil is the key to a flavorful tomato salad. Make sure to use a good quality extra virgin olive oil.
- Serve the salad immediately: Tomato salad is best when served immediately after it is made. The tomatoes will start to lose their flavor and texture the longer they sit.
Conclusion:
Tomato salad is a simple yet delicious dish that can be enjoyed all summer long. With its fresh, vibrant flavors and beautiful colors, it's sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give this tomato salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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