STACKED TOMATO SALAD WITH BLACK OLIVE TAPENADE AND SWEET BASIL DRESSING

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Stacked Tomato Salad with Black Olive Tapenade and Sweet Basil Dressing image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 pounds ripe tomatoes, (beefsteak, yellow, and heirloom), sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
Tapenade, recipe follows
1 pound mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
Fresh basil leaves and sprigs, for layering and for garnish
Fresh basil leaves and sprigs, for layering and for garnish
Sweet Basil Dressing, recipe follows
2 cups kalamata or nicoise olives, pitted
3 cloves garlic, peeled, coarsely chopped
5 anchovy fillets
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1/2 cup olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
3/4 cup pure olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 basil leaves, cut into chiffonade

Steps:

  • Place a tomato slice on a plate and spread with some of the tapenade. Then place a slice of the mozzarella on top, add a few basil leaves, and finish with another tomato slice. You can add another layer to make Napoleon as high as you desire. Top with another small spoonful of the tapenade and then drizzle the Sweet Basil Dressing over the tomato and around the plate. Garnish with a sprig of fresh basil and repeat to make 4 to 6 plates.
  • Combine olives, garlic, anchovies and pine nuts in a food processor and process until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the oil until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Whisk together vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and then stir in the basil.

Gavin Liam
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I can't wait to try this salad! It looks so refreshing and flavorful.


Nakkungu Rashidah
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This salad is so versatile! I've made it with different types of tomatoes, cheeses, and herbs, and it's always delicious.


AKM CREATIONS
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I added some crumbled feta cheese to the top of the salad, and it was delicious!


Hamza rana
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I had some trouble finding black olives, so I used Kalamata olives instead. They worked just as well.


Merv John Harford
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This salad was a bit too tangy for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. Otherwise, it was a great recipe.


Eunice DeFalco
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! This salad is now a staple in my summer cooking repertoire.


mj polok
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This salad is a must-try! It's so delicious and refreshing.


Koketso Moepya
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Adi Ll
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This is the best tomato salad I've ever had! The flavors are perfectly balanced, and the presentation is beautiful.


Will Cake
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I'm not usually a fan of tomato salads, but this one is amazing! The dressing is so flavorful, and the tomatoes are so fresh and juicy.


Carl Arehart
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I made this salad for a picnic, and it was perfect! It's so light and refreshing, and the flavors go so well together.


Margot Durham
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up fresh tomatoes from the garden. I love the addition of the black olive tapenade and the sweet basil dressing.


Ranjan Sony
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is so flavorful, and the tomatoes are always perfectly ripe and juicy.


Elijah Diver
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This stacked tomato salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of flavors and textures was incredible, and the presentation was stunning.