Best Cold Salad Tomatoes And Basil Recipes

TOMATO BASIL SALAD

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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
5 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 pint red grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
1 pint yellow grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
16 fresh basil leaves, chiffonade, plus more if needed
Salt and pepper

Steps:

In a small skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and stir, lightly frying for about a minute and removing from the heat before the garlic gets too brown (it can be golden). Pour it into a mixing bowl and allow to cool slightly. Add the tomatoes, balsamic, basil and some salt and pepper to the bowl. Toss to combine, and then taste and add more basil if needed, and more salt if needed.

COLD SALAD: TOMATOES AND BASIL

Cold Salad: Tomatoes and Basil image

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings, side dish

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

Raw corn kernels
Sliced cherry tomatoes or chopped plum tomatoes
Lots of basil
Olive oil
Lemon juice or good vinegar
More basil

Steps:

Combine raw corn kernels with sliced cherry tomatoes or chopped plum tomatoes and lots of basil in a large bowl.
Add olive oil and lemon juice or good vinegar; toss.
Garnish: More basil.

10-MINUTE TOMATO BASIL SALAD

10-Minute Tomato Basil Salad image

Perfect for summer, delightfully delicious!

Provided by nshawger

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 large tomato, cut into wedges
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons red wine vinegar, or to taste
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Combine tomato, basil, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl; toss until tomato wedges are evenly coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 9.2 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

TOMATO FETA SALAD

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One summer I combined my love for onions with a bumper crop of tomatoes and a homemade balsamic dressing. The result was this salad that receives thumbs-up approval whenever it's served. -Robert Golus, Greer, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup coarsely chopped sweet onion
1 pound grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, basil and salt. Add onion; toss to coat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, oil and feta cheese; toss to coat. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 412mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.