Indulge in the vibrant flavors of a delightful tomato salad, a refreshing and versatile dish that's perfect for any occasion. From the classic Italian Panzanella Salad brimming with juicy tomatoes, crusty bread, and fragrant basil to the vibrant Thai Tomato Salad tantalizing your taste buds with a harmonious blend of sweet, sour, and spicy notes. Embark on a culinary journey with Jamie Oliver's enticing Caprese Salad, a symphony of ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and aromatic basil. For a taste of the Mediterranean, try the refreshing Tomato and Watermelon Salad, a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
SUMMER TOMATO AND HORSERADISH SALAD
Even better when made with all different types of ripe tomatoes - the more colour the better!
Provided by Jamie Oliver
Categories Sides Jamie's Dinners Vegetables Alfresco Tomato
Time 10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut the bigger tomatoes into slices about 1cm/½ inch thick. You can halve the cherry tomatoes or leave them whole. Then sprinkle them all with a good dusting of sea salt. Put them in a colander and leave them for 30 minutes. What's going to happen here is that the salt will draw the excess moisture out of the tomatoes, intensifying their flavour. Don't worry about the salad being too salty, as a lot of the salt drips away.
- Place the tomatoes in a large bowl and dress with enough extra virgin olive oil to loosen (approximately 6 tablespoons), and 1-2 tablespoons of vinegar, but do add these to your own taste. Toss around and check for seasoning - you may or may not need salt but will certainly need pepper. Add the garlic. Now start to add the horseradish. Stir in a couple of teaspoons to begin with, toss around and taste. If you like it a bit hotter, add a bit more horseradish. All I do now is get some finely sliced flat-leaf parsley (stalks and leaves) and mix this into the tomatoes. Toss everything together and serve as a wonderful salad, making sure you mop up all the juices with some nice squashy bread.
- This salad is fantastic with roast beef, goat's cheese or jacket potatoes. And to be honest, even if you put these tomatoes in a roasting tray and roasted them with some sausages scattered around them it would be nice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 12.1 g fat, SaturatedFat 1.8 g saturated fat, Protein 0.6 g protein, Carbohydrate 2.1 g carbohydrate, Sugar 2 g sugar, Sodium 0.43 g salt, Fiber 0.8 g fibre
TOMATO SALAD - JAMIE OLIVER
Make and share this Tomato Salad - Jamie Oliver recipe from Food.com.
Provided by DrGaellon
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut tomatoes roughly into bite sized pieces. Toss into a colander. Sprinkle liberally with kosher salt. Toss well and allow to drain 15 minutes.
- Transfer to a serving bowl. Add oregano, olive oil, vinegar, chili and garlic; toss well. Serve with mozzarella.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 237, Fat 18, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 44.8, Sodium 2105.5, Carbohydrate 6, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 3.6, Protein 13.6
THE MOTHERSHIP TOMATO SALAD
Steps:
- This is an incredible tomato salad but there are two things to remember if you want to wow your guests with something so simple. The first is that you should try to get a mixture of different, tasty, local (if possible) tomatoes in all different shapes, sizes and colors. Second, the flavor is brought out by salting the tomatoes, so don't skip this bit. Some people get worried about putting this much salt on their food, but the bulk of it will drip off, leaving you with really beautiful, intensely flavored tomatoes.
- If you can get hold of some dried flowering oregano then do, as it has the most heavenly flavor. Feel free to use the dried stuff that you get in a little container, but it can taste a bit like sawdust when compared to the fruity, fragrant flavor you get from the flowering variety. Oregano is also great to grow in the garden.
- Depending on the size of your tomatoes, slice some in half, some into quarters and others into uneven chunks. Straightaway this will give you the beginnings of a tomato salad that's really brave and exciting to look at and eat. Put the tomatoes into a colander and season with a good pinch of sea salt.
- Give them a toss, season again and give a couple more tosses. The salt won't be drawn into the tomatoes; instead it will draw any excess moisture out, concentrating all the lovely flavors. Leave the tomatoes in the colander on top of a bowl to stand for around 15 minutes, then discard any juice that has come out of them.
- Transfer the tomatoes to a large bowl and sprinkle over the oregano. Make a dressing using 1 part vinegar to 3 parts oil, the garlic and the chile. Drizzle the tomatoes with enough dressing to coat everything nicely.
- This is a fantastic tomato salad, which is totally delicious to eat on its own. It's also great served with some balls of mozzarella or some nice, grilled ciabatta bread.
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Tips:
- Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes: The quality of your tomatoes will make a big difference in the overall taste of the salad. Look for tomatoes that are deep red and have a slightly soft give when you gently squeeze them.
- Use a variety of tomatoes: Don't be afraid to mix and match different types of tomatoes in your salad. Heirloom tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and Roma tomatoes all have their own unique flavors and textures that can add interest to the dish.
- Slice the tomatoes thinly: This will help the tomatoes absorb the dressing more easily and also make them easier to eat.
- Use a good quality olive oil: Extra virgin olive oil is the best choice for dressing a tomato salad. It has a fruity, peppery flavor that will complement the tomatoes nicely.
- Add some fresh herbs: Fresh herbs like basil, oregano, and parsley can brighten up the flavor of a tomato salad. Add them just before serving so they retain their freshness.
- Don't overdress the salad: A little bit of dressing goes a long way. You don't want to drown the tomatoes in dressing, or they will lose their flavor.
- Serve the salad immediately: Tomato salad is best enjoyed fresh. Don't let it sit around for too long, or the tomatoes will start to wilt.
Conclusion:
Tomato salad is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for summer. With just a few fresh ingredients, you can create a salad that is both refreshing and flavorful. So next time you're looking for a light and easy lunch or dinner option, give tomato salad a try.
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