Best 9 Tomato Basil Pine Nut Dressing Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our enticing collection of tomato basil pine nut dressing recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic flavor combination. From the vibrant classic dressing to the creamy avocado-infused variation, and the tangy sun-dried tomato rendition, these recipes cater to diverse palates and preferences. Whether you seek a zesty addition to salads, a flavorful marinade for grilled dishes, or a delectable dipping sauce for appetizers, our curated selection promises to elevate your culinary creations. Embark on this tasteful adventure and discover the perfect tomato basil pine nut dressing recipe to tantalize your taste buds and leave a lasting impression on your dining companions.

**Recipes included in the article:**

* Classic Tomato Basil Pine Nut Dressing: Experience the timeless taste of this traditional dressing, featuring a harmonious blend of ripe tomatoes, aromatic basil, nutty pine nuts, and tangy vinegar.

* Creamy Avocado Tomato Basil Dressing: Elevate your dressing game with the lusciousness of avocado, adding a creamy texture and a boost of healthy fats to the classic tomato basil combination.

* Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Pine Nut Dressing: Infuse your dressing with the intense flavors of sun-dried tomatoes, lending a delightful tang and depth of flavor that complements a variety of dishes.

* Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Basil Pine Nut Dressing: Discover a smoky and vibrant twist on the classic dressing, as roasted red peppers add a touch of sweetness and a beautiful hue.

* Balsamic Tomato Basil Pine Nut Dressing: Experience the rich and complex flavors of balsamic vinegar, which lends a touch of sweetness and acidity to the dressing, creating a well-balanced and sophisticated taste.

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

FRESH HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD



Fresh Heirloom Tomato Salad image

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

1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
3 large heirloom tomatoes, sliced
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
3 tablespoons chopped red onion
2 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled

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

SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND BOW TIE PASTA



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Anti-meat pasta dish, which makes your tastebuds feel alive with the great combined flavors of sun dried tomatoes, olive oil, red pepper and pesto sauce. My husband and I came up with this recipe about two years ago playing around in the kitchen one day. Ever since then it has been our family's favorite. Garnish each dish with red pepper or Parmesan cheese to your taste. Instead of making your own pesto you can use 1/2 bottle of pre-made pesto from the grocery store.

Provided by JFOCHTMAN

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons dried basil
1 tablespoon minced pine nuts
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 ounces sun-dried tomatoes
⅛ cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta

Steps:

  • Make pesto: In a small mixing bowl, combine basil, pine nuts, and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • In a small bowl, blanch sun dried tomatoes for 30 seconds in boiling water. Drain well, and slice tomatoes into small pieces.
  • In a large skillet over a medium heat, saute garlic in 1/8 cup olive oil. Simmer for 1 minute being very careful not to brown the garlic. Stir in the mushrooms and let them saute until tender. Add the pesto, salt, cayenne, and sun dried tomatoes. Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water and pasta to a boil. Let pasta cook until al dente, drain well.
  • In a large mixing bowl, toss pasta and sauce until the pasta is well coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.8 calories, Carbohydrate 49.6 g, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 370.8 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

STACKED TOMATO SALAD WITH BLACK OLIVE TAPENADE AND SWEET BASIL DRESSING



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.

TOMATO, BASIL, PINE NUT SALAD DRESSING



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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

TOMATO-BASIL VINAIGRETTE



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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Herb     Tomato     Salad Dressing     Basil     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup chopped seeded plum tomatoes
1 cup (packed) coarsely chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves
1 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Blend first 6 ingredients and 1/2 cup oil in processor or blender. With machine running, add remaining 1/2 cup oil; process until well blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using.)

TOMATO BASIL SALAD WITH BALSAMIC DRESSING



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I got this recipe from The New American Heart Association Cookbook. Low fat, low calories, great taste...what's not to love! I usually add more cheese. Refrigerate the tomatoes for at least an hour before serving to let them soak in all that wonderful dressing!

Provided by Grammy Charlotte

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 medium tomatoes, sliced
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped or
2 teaspoons dried basil, crumbled
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons mozzarella cheese
2 teaspoons parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • For salad, arrange tomato slices on a large plate or platter. Sprinkle with basil.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients. Pour over tomatoes.
  • Sprinkle with cheeses. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51.1, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 2.3, Sodium 28.7, Carbohydrate 4.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 3.3, Protein 1.6

PASTA WITH FRESH TOMATOES AND PINE NUTS



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Nothing compares with the juiciness of summer tomatoes; try them tossed with aromatic pine nuts in this easy pasta dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces angel-hair pasta
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted if desired

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, garlic, and oil in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Let stand at least 10 minutes.
  • Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente; drain, and return to pot. Add tomato mixture, and toss to combine. Serve sprinkled with pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 8 g

PASTA WITH TOMATOES, PINE NUTS AND BASIL



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Categories     Nut     Pasta     Tomato     Sauté     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Basil     Pine Nut     Spring     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup pine nuts
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 6-ounce jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried, crumbled
Salt and pepper
9 ounces angel hair pasta, freshly cooked
Grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add pine nuts and garlic and sauté until light brown, about 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and next 3 ingredients and heat through. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over pasta and toss thoroughly. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Serve immediately, passing additional Parmesan separately.

TOMATO-BASIL VINAIGRETTE



Tomato-Basil Vinaigrette image

A great salad dressing from America's Test Kitchen. I usually mix mine in a food processor, chopping the scallions and garlic first then adding the tomato and basil and finally the liquids and salt and pepper.

Provided by KellyMac6

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 large ripe tomatoes, cored, seeded, and chipped fine
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
4 scallions, sliced thin
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Shake all of the ingredients together in a jar with a tight fitting lid (or mix in food processor as described above).
  • The dressing can be refrigerated for up to 3 days; bring to room temperature then shake vigorously to recombine before using.

Tips:

  • Use ripe tomatoes for the best flavor. You can also use cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes, halved or quartered.
  • If you don't have fresh basil, you can use 1/4 teaspoon dried basil.
  • Pine nuts can be toasted in a pan over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant.
  • Use a good quality olive oil for the best flavor.
  • If you want a thicker dressing, you can add more grated Parmesan cheese.
  • This dressing can be used on salads, pasta, or grilled vegetables.

Conclusion:

This tomato basil pine nut dressing is a delicious and versatile dressing that can be used on a variety of dishes. It's easy to make and only takes a few minutes to prepare. The combination of tomatoes, basil, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese creates a flavorful and creamy dressing that will add a pop of flavor to any dish. Whether you're looking for a dressing for a salad, pasta, or grilled vegetables, this tomato basil pine nut dressing is a great option.

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