If you're looking for a refreshing and flavorful salad to brighten up your table, look no further than tomato salad with ricotta broad beans salsa verde. This vibrant dish combines ripe, juicy tomatoes with creamy ricotta cheese, tender broad beans, and a zesty salsa verde made with fresh herbs and olive oil. Served on a bed of peppery rocket leaves, this salad is a symphony of textures and flavors that will delight your senses. With its simplicity and freshness, it's the perfect dish for a light lunch, a summer picnic, or as a side to grilled meats or fish.
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TOMATO SALAD WITH RICOTTA, BROAD BEANS & SALSA VERDE
Serve tricolore salad with a twist using heritage tomatoes, ricotta and salsa verde. A lovely summery side dish for a picnic, barbecue, or light lunch
Provided by Rosie Birkett
Categories Lunch, Side dish, Starter, Vegetable
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Toss the sliced tomatoes and onion in a bowl with a bit of salt and set aside.
- Finely chop the herbs for the salsa verde. Pound the garlic, Dijon mustard and capers using a pestle and mortar and add to the herbs. Add seasoning and the oil. Add the vinegar, little by little, tasting as you go, until the sauce has the right amount of acidity - it needs to be punchy without losing the grassy, fresh flavour of the herbs.
- Bring a pan of water to the boil and plunge the broad beans in for a couple of mins, then drain, cool in cold water and peel away the shells.
- Divide the tomatoes and onions between plates or spread out on a platter. Dot the ricotta around and spoon over the salsa verde. Scatter with broad beans and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 40 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 1.1 milligram of sodium
RICOTTA FRITTATA WITH TOMATO SALAD
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Position a rack 4 to 6 inches from the broiler and preheat the broiler. Whisk the eggs, milk and cheese in a large bowl. In another bowl, toss the tomatoes, basil, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the scallions, radicchio, sugar, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring, until the radicchio is tender, about 3 minutes, then add to the bowl with the egg mixture and stir. Wipe out the skillet.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the skillet over medium-high heat, tilting to coat the pan. Add the egg mixture and cook, undisturbed, until the bottom starts setting, about 30 seconds. Top with spoonfuls of ricotta; transfer to the broiler and cook until the frittata is set and golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Loosen the edge with a rubber spatula; slide out of the skillet. Cut into wedges. Serve with the tomato salad.
- Per serving: Calories: 381; Total Fat: 28 grams; Saturated Fat: 9 grams; Protein: 20grams; Total carbohydrates:11 grams; Sugar: 0 grams; Fiber: 2 grams; Cholesterol: 461 milligrams; Sodium: 558 milligrams
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calorie, Fat 28 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Cholesterol 461 milligrams, Sodium 558 milligrams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 20 grams
GREEN TOMATO SALSA VERDE
Mexican salsa verde usually is made with tomatillos, not green tomatoes. (Tomatillos are in the same family as green tomatoes, but more closely related to the gooseberry.) But this version is a beautiful and delicious salsa, even without tomatillos.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories condiments, appetizer
Time 45m
Yield About 1 3/4 cups (more if thinned with water)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler. Line a baking sheet with foil. Place the green tomatoes on the baking sheet, stem-side down, and place under the broiler about 2 inches from the heat. Broil two to five minutes, until charred. Using tongs, turn the tomatoes over, and grill on the other side for two to five minutes, until blackened. Remove from the heat. When cool enough to handle, core the tomatoes and remove the charred skin. Quarter and place in a blender or a food processor fitted with a steel blade (I prefer the blender).
- Add the remaining ingredients, except the water, to the blender or food processor, and blend to a coarse or a smooth puree (to your taste). Transfer to a bowl, taste and adjust seasonings, and thin out with water if desired. Allow to stand for 30 minutes or longer before serving to allow the flavors to develop. You may wish to thin out after it stands.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 39, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 358 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
SKIRT STEAK WITH SALSA VERDE SALAD
Salsa verde made with scallions, mint, parsley, capers and garlic becomes both the marinade for the steak and the dressing for the greens in this summery dinner salad. For extra smoky flavor, try grilling the romaine hearts (drizzle with olive oil and grill, cut side down, until lightly charred). Or, if you love bitter greens, substitute roughly chopped escarole leaves for the romaine.
Provided by Lidey Heuck
Categories dinner, meat, salads and dressings, vegetables, main course
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- If necessary, cut the steak crosswise into large pieces that will fit into a shallow, nonreactive dish. Transfer the steaks to the dish. In a glass measuring cup or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, scallions, capers, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Pour about 1/3 of the dressing (about 1/3 cup) over the steak and turn to coat both sides.
- Add the parsley and 1 tablespoon mint to the reserved dressing, stir, and set aside until ready to use. Cover and refrigerate the steak for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours. (If marinating the steak overnight, cover and refrigerate the reserved dressing.)
- In a small sauté pan set over medium heat, toast the pine nuts, tossing often, until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
- Set the grill to medium-high heat, or heat a grill pan on the stovetop over medium-high. Pat the steaks dry with a paper towel and grill for 3 to 5 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Transfer to a plate, sprinkle with salt, and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
- While the steak rests, cut the romaine hearts lengthwise into quarters. Arrange the romaine hearts in one layer on a large platter, leaving room on one side for the steak. Sprinkle the feta, pine nuts and the remaining 1 tablespoon mint over the romaine. Slice the steak crosswise into 3-inch pieces, then slice against the grain to cut the steak into wide strips. Arrange the sliced steak on the platter, then drizzle the reserved dressing over the romaine and steak. Serve immediately.
SUMMER TOMATO SALAD WITH RICOTTA SALATA AND CREAMY GARLIC VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- Arrange tomatoes on a platter. Toss fennel in a bowl with a few tablespoons of the creamy garlic dressing and season with salt and pepper. Mound the fennel in the middle of the platter on top of the tomatoes. Sprinkle with the herbs, cheese and olives and drizzle with some more of the creamy garlic dressing.
- Combine mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard and garlic in a blender and blend until smooth. Slowly add the olive oil until emulsified and season with salt and pepper to taste.
FETA AND SLOW-ROASTED TOMATO SALAD WITH FRENCH GREEN BEANS
A lovely fresh salad to accompany hot lamb dishes or simply to serve as salad with a BBQ.
Provided by Andypoc
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes
Time 2h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C).
- Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, and arrange them, cut sides up, on a baking sheet. Sprinkle them with salt, pepper, and the bay leaf; drizzle with 1/4 cup olive oil.
- Bake the tomatoes until they are shriveled and dry on the outside, but a little moist inside, about 2 hours.
- Toast the pine nuts in a small pan over medium-low heat, gently shaking the pan as they toast, until beginning brown and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes; set aside.
- Bring a saucepan of water to a boil; cook the green beans in the boiling water until bright green but still crisp, about 3 minutes. Drain and rinse immediately with cold water.
- Combine the roasted tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, green beans, arugula, and basil in a salad bowl. Whisk together the red wine vinegar, mustard, garlic, honey, and 1/4 cup olive oil in a bowl, and pour the dressing over the salad. Stir in the crumbled feta cheese just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 37.8 mg, Fat 40.9 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 823.3 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
SPICY SOUTHWEST CHOPPED SALAD WITH SALSA VERDE
This is by far the best summer salad I have ever made! You can adjust the amount of spice, depending on your preference by adding more or less jalapeno and Cajun seasoning. The salsa verde makes a big enough batch that you can have more for dipping chips later. It is a great low-fat, all-in-one meal. This dish can also be topped with crushed tortilla chips, if desired.
Provided by Jenny from WA
Categories Salad
Time 1h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with water and bring to a rolling boil; add the corn and boil 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the corn and allow to cool until cool enough to handle. Cut the corn off of the cob and place into a large mixing bowl; set aside.
- Place the tomatillos, cilantro, jalapeno, onion, garlic, salt, and 4 teaspoons of lime juice into a blender. Pulse until the vegetables have been finely chopped; set aside. Toss the avocado with 1 teaspoon of lime juice and mix with the corn, cabbage, black beans, and bell pepper.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Season the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning.
- Cook the chicken breasts on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 6 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Set the breasts aside until cool enough to handle; cut into bite sized pieces.
- Divide the lettuce leaves onto 4 plates. Mound the avocado mixture on top of the lettuce, followed by the chicken. Sprinkle with cotija cheese and garnish with lime wedges to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 550.4 calories, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 99.3 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 17.5 g, Protein 43 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 1112.4 mg, Sugar 10.9 g
CHOPPED SALAD WITH SALSA VERDE DRESSING
Categories Salad Blender Leafy Green Onion Tomato Side Quick & Easy Dinner Lunch Summer Healthy Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Puree first 5 ingredients in blender. Pour into medium bowl. Whisk in oil, then green onions. Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix all remaining ingredients except chips in bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Serve with chips, if desired.
TOMATO AND RICOTTA SALAD
From the LA Times, this salad is a taste of summer. Tomatoes from the garden or the farm market and ricotta you make yourself--yum! The directions look long--but it's really simple and you can take a shortcut and buy your ricotta, but do try making your own--it's really luscious. Prep time does not include time to cool the homemade ricotta. Note: If you have 'ordinary' balsamico, you can simmer it over medium low heat, uncovered, for a few minutes and thicken it slightly--it will taste much richer.
Provided by Chef Kate
Categories Cheese
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the ricotta:.
- In a heavy saucepan, warm the milk, buttermilk and nutmeg over high heat; stir the mixture frequently until it reaches 120 degrees (warm to the touch), about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Now stir occasionally; the milk will begin to separate; when it reaches 175 degrees to 180 degrees, about 1 to 2 minutes, gently scrape the bottom of the saucepan; the curds will rise to the top; cook at 180 degrees for 1 minute.
- Line a strainer or colander with cheesecloth and place it over a bowl or pot large enough to catch the liquid from the cheese and pour the contents of the saucepan into the strainer.
- Gently stir in the Parmesan and salt while the mixture is still hot.
- Gather up the corners of the cheesecloth and tie it up with string and let it drain for 15 minutes.
- Once the ricotta is at room temperature, transfer it to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator until ready to use (makes 1 cup).
- For the croutons:.
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Tear the baguette into chunks, toss lightly with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 10 minutes until golden (makes 2 cups).
- For the assembly of the salad:.
- Cut the tomatoes (which you have NOT refrigerated)into different shapes and sizes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; drizzle the tomatoes with the olive oil; and arrange on serving plates.
- Drizzle the tomatoes with the aged balsamic vinegar.
- Scatter the croutons and torn basil atop the tomatoes.
- Top each salad with two quenelles of ricotta cheese (use two tablespoons to form the cheese into ovals, each about a tablespoon of cheese).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.2, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 19.4, Sodium 476.2, Carbohydrate 34.4, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 16.6, Protein 12.1
Tips:
- Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes. The better the tomatoes, the better the salad will be.
- Use fresh herbs. Basil, oregano, and mint are all great choices.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different cheeses. Ricotta, feta, and goat cheese are all delicious options.
- Make the salsa verde ahead of time. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Serve the salad immediately. The tomatoes will start to wilt if they sit for too long.
Conclusion:
This tomato salad with ricotta, broad beans, and salsa verde is a delicious and refreshing summer dish. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it's also a great way to use up fresh tomatoes. The salsa verde adds a bright, herbaceous flavor to the salad, and the ricotta cheese and broad beans add a creamy, nutty texture. This salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
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