Best 10 Tomato Basil Pine Nut Dressing Recipes

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Within the vast culinary landscape, tomato basil pine nut dressing stands as a beacon of freshness, vibrancy, and versatility. Its alluring blend of sweet tomatoes, fragrant basil, crunchy pine nuts, and a hint of tangy vinegar captivates taste buds and elevates even the simplest of dishes. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice cook, discovering the best recipe for this delectable dressing will unlock a world of culinary possibilities, transforming your salads, pasta dishes, and grilled vegetables into extraordinary meals.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FESTIVE SALAD WITH TOMATOES, BASIL AND MOZZARELLA IN A CREAMY VINAIGRETTE



Festive Salad with Tomatoes, Basil and Mozzarella in a Creamy Vinaigrette image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
1 tablespoon minced shallots
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 ounces mixed field greens
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
8.5 ounces small mozzarella balls (boccancini)
3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
15 fresh basil leaves, sliced

Steps:

  • For the dressing: In a jar with a lid, combine the oil, Champagne vinegar, shallots, mustard, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Tightly close the lid and shake so the dressing is well combined.
  • For the salad: Put the mixed greens and romaine in a large bowl. Add enough dressing so that each leaf is lightly coated when tossed. Sprinkle with additional salt and pepper. Transfer the lettuce to a serving platter or bowl.
  • Scatter the tomatoes and mozzarella balls over the salad along with the pine nuts and finally the basil leaves. Serve immediately.

TOMATO, BASIL PASTA SALAD WITH PINE NUTS



Tomato, Basil Pasta Salad With Pine Nuts image

Best when made with fresh vine-ripened tomatoes and when basil is in season. Try adding 1/4 tsp hot red pepper flakes to oil mixture for a bit of a bite. Cooking time includes marinating time.

Provided by Just Call Me Martha

Categories     Potluck

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and diced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 lb pasta (fusilli, penne or rigatoni)
1/2 lb mozzarella cheese, grated
1/4 freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup pine nuts

Steps:

  • Mix together tomatoes, basil and garlic in bowl with salt and pepper to taste.
  • (Add optional red pepper flakes if desired.) Cover with olive oil and let sit for 1 hour.
  • Cook pasta al dente.
  • Drain and place in serving bowl.
  • Add tomato mixture and mozzarella.
  • Toss until cheese begins to melt.
  • Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and pine nuts and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1043.4, Fat 61, SaturatedFat 13.9, Cholesterol 44.8, Sodium 371.6, Carbohydrate 95.2, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 7.7, Protein 30.3

TOMATO, BASIL, PINE NUT DRESSING



Tomato, Basil, Pine Nut Dressing image

This is a sundried tomato and fresh basil with pine nut salad dressing...also olive oil and balsamic. Use on a light romaine or a spinach salad...Dressing can be hot or cold, your choice...enjoy!

Provided by Doreen

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 8h15m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup olive oil
½ cup balsamic vinegar
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
½ cup fresh basil leaves, sliced
⅓ cup pine nuts, chopped
2 tablespoons water
⅛ teaspoon white sugar

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 30.2 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

TOMATO, BASIL, PINE NUT DRESSING



Tomato, Basil, Pine Nut Dressing image

This is a sundried tomato and fresh basil with pine nut salad dressing...also olive oil and balsamic. Use on a light romaine or a spinach salad...Dressing can be hot or cold, your choice...enjoy!

Provided by Doreen

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 8h15m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup olive oil
½ cup balsamic vinegar
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
½ cup fresh basil leaves, sliced
⅓ cup pine nuts, chopped
2 tablespoons water
⅛ teaspoon white sugar

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 30.2 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

TOMATO, BASIL, PINE NUT DRESSING



Tomato, Basil, Pine Nut Dressing image

This is a sundried tomato and fresh basil with pine nut salad dressing...also olive oil and balsamic. Use on a light romaine or a spinach salad...Dressing can be hot or cold, your choice...enjoy!

Provided by Doreen

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 8h15m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup olive oil
½ cup balsamic vinegar
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
½ cup fresh basil leaves, sliced
⅓ cup pine nuts, chopped
2 tablespoons water
⅛ teaspoon white sugar

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 30.2 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

TOMATO, BASIL, PINE NUT DRESSING



Tomato, Basil, Pine Nut Dressing image

This is a sundried tomato and fresh basil with pine nut salad dressing...also olive oil and balsamic. Use on a light romaine or a spinach salad...Dressing can be hot or cold, your choice...enjoy!

Provided by Doreen

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 8h15m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup olive oil
½ cup balsamic vinegar
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
½ cup fresh basil leaves, sliced
⅓ cup pine nuts, chopped
2 tablespoons water
⅛ teaspoon white sugar

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 30.2 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

TOMATO, BASIL, PINE NUT SALAD DRESSING



Tomato, Basil, Pine Nut Salad Dressing image

From All Recipes. Serve on spinach? The original recipe says to refrigerate, but if you do that it will congeal.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup olive oil
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped
1/2 cup fresh basil leaf, sliced
1/3 cup pine nuts, chopped
2 tablespoons water
1/8 teaspoon white sugar

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, pine nuts, water, and sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2289.4, Fat 247.7, SaturatedFat 32.1, Sodium 572.3, Carbohydrate 22.4, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 12.3, Protein 10.5

FRESH TOMATO AND BASIL PASTA WITH TOASTED PINE NUTS



Fresh Tomato and Basil Pasta With Toasted Pine Nuts image

Make and share this Fresh Tomato and Basil Pasta With Toasted Pine Nuts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CaliforniaJan

Categories     Penne

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 1/2 ounces penne pasta
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, chopped
6 large plum tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 sprig fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup julienne-cut fresh basil
salt
fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • In large pot boil pasta until al dente. Drain.
  • In heavy skillet, over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and garlic; saute until tender. Add tomatoes and thyme; cook stirring frequently, until tomatoes are hot, yet still retain their shape and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove and discard fresh thyme sprig, if used. Add basil and drained pasta; toss until heated.
  • Transfer to serving bowl; season to taste with salt and pepper and sprinkle evenly with pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.1, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 7.3, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 3.5, Protein 4.4

TOMATO BASIL DRESSING



Tomato Basil Dressing image

Make and share this Tomato Basil Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ian Magary

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 1 bottle dressing

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups olive oil
1 1/2 cups red wine vinegar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 of a can tomato paste (4 oz)
1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic
1 teaspoon dry basil
1/2 teaspoon dry oregano
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 egg yolks

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!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 6334.4, Fat 656.2, SaturatedFat 92.4, Cholesterol 332, Sodium 255, Carbohydrate 115.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 108.7, Protein 5.5

BASIL, BALSAMIC VINEGAR AND PINE NUT DRESSING



Basil, Balsamic Vinegar and Pine Nut Dressing image

Make and share this Basil, Balsamic Vinegar and Pine Nut Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Sauces

Time 5m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 ounce pine nuts, lightly toasted
1 sprig fresh basil, leaves picked
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place all the ingredients in a blender and whizz to paste, adding enough oil to make a dressing consistency.
  • Your dressing is ready!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.8, Fat 43.4, SaturatedFat 5.3, Sodium 1, Carbohydrate 1.9, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.5, Protein 1.9

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe tomatoes. This will give your dressing the best flavor.
  • Roast the tomatoes before using them. This will concentrate their flavor and make them even sweeter.
  • Use a good quality olive oil. This will also help to give your dressing a rich flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs and spices. You can add anything from basil to oregano to thyme to rosemary.
  • Use the dressing on salads, pasta, or even grilled chicken. It's a versatile dressing that can be used in many different ways.

Conclusion:

Tomato basil pine nut dressing is a delicious and easy-to-make dressing that can be used on a variety of dishes. It's perfect for summer gatherings or potlucks, and it's also a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. With its fresh, tangy, and nutty flavor, this dressing is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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