**Dive into the Freshness: A Medley of Vibrant Tomato Salads to Delight Your Palate**
Indulge in the delightful simplicity of fresh tomato salads, where the vibrant flavors of sun-kissed tomatoes take center stage. From classic Caprese to Mediterranean-inspired delights, this collection offers a symphony of flavors to tantalize your taste buds. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the essence of tomatoes in all their glory.
**1. Classic Caprese: A Timeless Italian Masterpiece**
Experience the harmonious blend of flavors in this iconic Italian salad. Perfectly ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil leaves come together in a symphony of simplicity. Drizzle with luscious olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper, and savor the essence of Italy in every bite.
**2. Heirloom Tomato Salad: A Feast for the Eyes and Palate**
Celebrate the diverse beauty of heirloom tomatoes in this vibrant salad. An assortment of colorful varieties, each with its unique flavor profile, dances on your palate. Dressed with a tangy balsamic vinaigrette, this salad is a feast for the eyes and the taste buds.
**3. Greek Salad: A Mediterranean Delight**
Transport yourself to the sun-drenched shores of Greece with this refreshing salad. Crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, red onions, and briny olives mingle harmoniously, tossed in a zesty vinaigrette. Feta cheese crumbles add a touch of salty creaminess, completing this Mediterranean masterpiece.
**4. Tomato and Avocado Salad: A Creamy Fusion of Flavors**
Indulge in the creamy embrace of avocado and the tangy burst of tomatoes in this luscious salad. Perfectly ripe avocados and juicy tomatoes are complemented by a zesty lime dressing, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and textures.
**5. Tomato and Corn Salad: A Summertime Treat**
Capture the essence of summer in this vibrant salad. Sweet corn kernels, juicy tomatoes, and crisp red onions unite in a delightful medley of flavors. Dressed with a tangy vinaigrette, this salad is a refreshing accompaniment to any summer gathering.
Embark on this culinary adventure and discover the endless possibilities of fresh tomato salads. Each recipe offers a unique flavor profile, showcasing the versatility of this humble ingredient. From classic combinations to innovative twists, these salads are sure to become staples in your kitchen.
FRESH CORN AND TOMATO SALAD
Steps:
- Whisk together the vinegar, 2 teaspoons salt and some pepper in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream, to make a smooth dressing.
- Shear off the corn kernels with a sharp knife over a bowl (you should have about 4 cups). Toss in the tomatoes, mozzarella and scallions. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat. Cover and let stand for at least 15 minutes and up to 2 hours. Before serving, tear the basil over the salad and stir.
FRESH TOMATO & MOZZARELLA SALAD
Make and share this Fresh Tomato & Mozzarella Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by CandyTX
Categories Cheese
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut up the tomatoes and mozzarella into large cubes.
- Add basil leaves and drizzle w/ vinegar and olive oil.
- Stir lightly.
- Sprinkle with a little salt.
- Chill at least one hour.
- Store in refrigerator.
TOMATO AND FRESH MOZZARELLA PASTA SALAD
Turn a classic caprese salad into a filling meal with fusilli and a white wine vinaigrette.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, shallot, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
- Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; add to the bowl with the dressing.
- Add the tomatoes, mozzarella and basil to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.
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FRESH MOZZARELLA AND TOMATO SALAD
A splash of lemon and hint of refreshing mint brighten up the medley of red tomatoes, creamy mozzarella and ripe avocados in this colorful, sensational salad. -Lynn Scully, Rancho Santa Fe, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cheese, basil, parsley and mint; set aside., In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper. Pour over tomato mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving., Just before serving, stir in avocados. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 26g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 309mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
FRESH ASPARAGUS, TOMATO, AND FETA SALAD
This is a fresh summer salad with a light dressing inspired by Mediterranean and Asian flavors.
Provided by Locally Grown
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk together the rice vinegar, white sugar, sea salt, sesame oil, and olive oil in the bottom of a salad bowl. Add the asparagus, feta, tomato, green onion, and cilantro to the bowl with the dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 20.1 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 608.5 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
FRESH TOMATO & CUCUMBER SALAD
This bright, fresh recipe is so easy to prepare. It helps us to find a use for the many vegetables we accumulate from our garden and from friends who kindly share vegetables, too. -Jodie Gharbi, Shreveport, Louisiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk the first eight ingredients; set aside., In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumbers and olives. Drizzle with half of the dressing; toss to coat. Arrange salad greens on a large serving plate; spoon tomato mixture over top. Sprinkle with cheese and pine nuts and drizzle with remaining dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 366mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
FRESH TOMATO AND FETA SALAD
Provided by Kardea Brown
Categories side-dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic, oregano, honey, salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in the extra-virgin olive oil until combined.
- For the salad: Arrange the sliced tomatoes on a platter. Scatter over the onions and feta. Drizzle with the dressing, then top with the mixed herbs.
FRESH MOZZARELLA, TOMATO, AND BASIL COUSCOUS SALAD
A lovely light salad from Cooking Light! You're used to seeing the cheese/tomato/basil combination, but have you had it with couscous before? Delicious! Prep time includes marinating.
Provided by Julesong
Categories Cheese
Time 45m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl combine the tomato, mozzarella, shallots, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and garlic, toss well then refrigerate, covered, to marinate for 30 minutes.
- In a saucepan bring the water to a boil and gradually stir in the couscous; remove from the stove, cover, and set aside for 5 minutes.
- With a fork, fluff the couscous then let cool.
- Add the cooled couscous and chopped basil to the tomato mixture in the bowl and toss.
- Garnish with whole basil leaves and serve.
- Note: part-skim mozzarella cheese can be substituted.
FRESH TOMATO SALAD WITH ONIONS, FETA AND OLIVES
Steps:
- Arrange tomatoes on platter. Top with onion slices. Drizzle oil and vinegar over. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Let stand at room temperature at least 1 hour. Sprinkle cheese, olives and parsley over salad and serve.
FRESH TOMATO AND CUCUMBER SALAD WITH BUTTERY GARLIC CROUTONS
Our recipe for Fresh Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Buttery Garlic Croutons is a perfect addition to your lunch or dinner menu. Homemade croutons with buttery flavor from Country Crock® and just the right amount of garlic really elevate a simple salad to something special.
Provided by Country Crock®
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt 2 tablespoons Country Crock® Spread in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bread cubes and cook, tossing frequently, until light golden, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with garlic and cook over low heat, tossing, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove and set aside.
- Melt remaining 2 tablespoons Spread in same skillet over medium-high heat and cook onions, stirring occasionally, until light golden and crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Put toasted bread cubes, onions, tomatoes, and cucumbers in large bowl; toss. Drizzle with vinegar and sprinkle with basil and toss.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.5 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 108.8 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
SWEET CORN AND TOMATO SALAD WITH FRESH CILANTRO
Categories Salad Onion Tomato Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy Graduation Corn Summer Vegan Cilantro Bon Appétit Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook corn in large pot with boiling salted water until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain; cool to room temperature. Cut corn kernels from cobs. Transfer corn to large bowl. Add remaining ingredients; toss to blend. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature, tossing occasionally.)
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
FRESH CORN AND TOMATO SALAD
This simple salad of fresh tomatoes and sweet corn will breathe new life into your summer picnic or backyard barbecue. Pair it with grilled burgers or steaks for a simple weeknight meal.
Provided by Lavender Lynn
Categories Corn
Time 10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare an ice water bath by filling a large bowl halfway with ice and water; set aside. Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the corn kernels and cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Drain and place in the ice water bath until cool, about 4 minutes.
- Combine the lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a large, nonreactive bowl. While continuously whisking, add the oil in a steady stream until completely incorporated. Add the remaining ingredients and the cooled corn and toss until well coated. Serve.
FRESH TOMATO-BASIL-ASPARAGUS PASTA SALAD
My favorite kind of summer meal when tomatoes are peaking. You can also just chop up a large tomato versus using grape tomatoes. This is from SOuthern Living.
Provided by KathyP53
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h14m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions, adding asparagus, cut into 2" pieces, during the last 2 minutes of cooking time. Drain and rinse under cool water.
- Stir together 1 cup bottled lemon vinaigrette and chopped basil. Pour 3/4 cup of dressing over pasta mixture. Stir in tomatoes, and salt and pepper to taste. COver and chill 1 hour. Toss with remaining dressing just before serving. Garnish with additional freshly basil.
FRESH MOZZARELLA SALAD W/ AVOCADO, ROASTED CORN & TOMATO
Make and share this Fresh Mozzarella Salad W/ Avocado, Roasted Corn & Tomato recipe from Food.com.
Provided by swissms
Categories Corn
Time 1h5m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400º F. Soak the corn in the sink or a bowl filled with cold water for 10 to 15 minutes. Place on a baking sheet with sides and roast for 20 to 25 minutes, until the kernels are tender. Cool to room temperature, then pull off and discard the husks and silks. Cut the kernels off the cob into a large bowl.
- Add the mozzarella, avocados, tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper to the bowl with the corn. Drizzle 1⁄2 cup of the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently. Be careful not to over-mix or mash the avocado. Season with more salt, pepper or vinaigrette to taste. Serve on a bed of the arugula or baby greens.
- Summer Herb Vinaigrette:.
- Combine the vinegar, mustard, lemon zest and juice, basil, oregano, and parsley in a small bowl, and stir to mix. Whisk in the olive oil in a slow, steady stream until all of the oil is incorporated. Season with salt and pepper. Use immediately or store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to three days.
TOMATO, FRESH FIG AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD
Whether you get them from your backyard garden or the local farmers' market, tomatoes are one of summer's sweetest staples. In the kitchen, one of the best things a cook can do with a surfeit of ripe summer tomatoes is not to cook them. With such tasty beauties available (and given the tomato-pleasing heat), salads make more sense. Start simply by slicing big tomatoes into rounds and cutting smaller ones into wedges and the cherry and grape varieties in half. Very gently toss them with fresh herbs, balsamic vinegar, olive oil and good salt. Use whatever you've got to hand to dress up the pile. Here, we've used some crumbled blue cheese for tang, fresh figs for sweetness and a sprinkle of toasted pine nuts for crunch.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar and salt. Whisk in oil.
- In a small skillet over medium-low heat, toast pine nuts, shaking the pan occasionally, until light golden, about 2 minutes.
- Spread tomato slices on a large plate. Scatter fig quarters and pine nuts over tomatoes. Sprinkle with cheese and thyme, drizzle with dressing and finish with pepper.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 237, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 230 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams
PINTO BEAN, FRESH CORN AND TOMATO SALAD
Great salad to bring to a BBQ, adds wonderful flavor to grilled dishes. Making it with fresh corn is what makes it so delicious!
Provided by CRyan
Categories Corn
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Wash and drain the pinto beans, chop the tomatoes, onion and basil.
- Grill fresh corn on the bbq or outdoor/indoor grill until done.
- Cut off the kernals into a bowl.
- In the same bowl, combine the corn kernals, the pinto beans, tomatoes, onion and basil in large bowl.
- In a seperate small bowl whisk olive oil, lemon juice, parsley and garlic to blend.
- Pour the dressing over the corn mixture and stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve at room temperature.
- This dish can be made 4 hours ahead, just cover and chill.
FRESH TOMATO AND CORN SALAD
3 of the greatest flavors in nature, together in one dish (Spend a few extra dollars on good olive oil, and you'll see what I mean). Can be served cold or room temperature. Great for picnics.
Provided by rouxdog
Categories Corn
Time 15m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Wash tomatoes and remove leaves, cut into bite sized pieces or slices Tear basil leaves into small pieces Combine basil, tomato and corn in a bowl Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and good olive oil, to taste.
- Stir.
- Let chill for 1 hour for flavor mix, or serve immediately for freshest presentation.
- Stir before serving.
HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD WITH FRESH GREENS, BLUE CHEESE AND CREAMY CHIVE DRESSING
Steps:
- Place greens in a bowl and toss with the vinegar and oil and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a platter. Arrange tomatoes over greens, sprinkle with salt, and drizzle with chive dressing. Sprinkle blue cheese over top and garnish with a few fresh chives.
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
FAST, FRESH GRAPE TOMATO SALAD
Super simple yet delicious and beautiful, this grape tomato salad rounds out any meal adding loads of bright red color and tantalizing flavor. Sweetened rice vinegar adds a bit of sugar and acid, and the olive oil helps the body to absorb the lycopene in the tomatoes. Hint: replace the oregano with another dried spice that compliments your meal.
Provided by Jane Cooks It Up
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix tomatoes, olive oil, rice vinegar, and garlic powder together in a bowl. Crumble oregano between fingers to release flavor and add to the tomatoes; stir to coat. Season with salt. Let flavors marinate before serving, 5 minutes or up to an hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 46.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3.7 g, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 4.6 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
Tips:
- Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes for the best flavor. Look for tomatoes that are a deep red color and have no blemishes.
- Cut the tomatoes into even-sized pieces so that they cook evenly.
- Use a variety of colors of tomatoes to create a more visually appealing salad.
- Add other vegetables to the salad, such as cucumbers, onions, and bell peppers, for extra flavor and texture.
- Use a light dressing, such as a vinaigrette or a simple olive oil and vinegar dressing, to allow the flavor of the tomatoes to shine through.
- Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.
Conclusion:
Fresh tomato salad is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for summer. It is a great way to use up fresh tomatoes and is a healthy and refreshing side dish or a light lunch. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of preparation, you can have a delicious fresh tomato salad that everyone will love. So next time you have a few ripe tomatoes on hand, give this recipe a try!
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