Best Ensalada De Tomatoes Recipes

ENSALADA VERDE (SIMPLE GREEN SALAD) RECIPE

Ensalada Verde (Simple Green Salad) Recipe image

Learn to make a simple and basic Spanish green salad, known as ensalada verde, dressed with extra-virgin olive oil and red-wine vinegar.

Provided by Lisa & Tony Sierra

Categories Appetizer Side Dish Salad

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 head lettuce (iceberg or romaine)
2 tomatoes (ripe)
1 red onion
1/3 to 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil ( Spanish olive oil )
1/8 to 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
Salt (to taste)
Optional: splash cold water

Steps:

Gather the ingredients.
Rinse the head of lettuce thoroughly and drain it well. Break or tear it into pieces into a large salad bowl.
Cut the tomatoes into eighths.
Cut about a quarter of the red onion into very thin slices (cut more if you desire).
Place tomatoes and onion on top of lettuce.
Combine oil and vinegar in a bowl and whisk together.
Just before serving, pour dressing over salad and toss. Sprinkle salt to taste and toss again. Add a splash of water if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 112 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 19 g, ServingSize 4 to 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

ENSALADA DE TOMATOES

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Provided by Food Network

Categories main-dish

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds ripe plum tomatoes, sliced 1/4inch thick
3 tablespoons fruity Spanish olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar (optional)
1 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 bunch basil, leaves only, cut into chiffonade

Steps:

Arrange the tomatoes in opposing circles on an oval platter. Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the tomatoes. Sprinkle with the salt, pepper and, if desired, sugar. Let stand for about 15 minutes and, just before serving, sprinkle with the vinegar and basil.

ENSALADA DE SANDíA Y TOMATE (WATERMELON TOMATO SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE AND CORN NUTS)

Ensalada de Sandía y Tomate (Watermelon Tomato Salad with Goat Cheese and Corn Nuts) image

Even though this salad is all about summery from-the-farm watermelon and tomatoes, the corn nuts make the dish. Their salt and crunch accentuate the juicy sweetness of the fruit.

Provided by Katie Button

Categories Salad Watermelon Goat Cheese Tomato Summer Fruit Vegetable Vegetarian Dairy Cheese Wheat/Gluten-Free

Yield Serves 8 as a small plate

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 tablespoon honey
1½ tablespoons reserve sherry vinegar
Kosher salt
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup corn nuts, preferably Quicos
4 medium heirloom tomatoes, cut into wedges
4 cups 1-inch watermelon cubes
¼ cup very thinly sliced sweet onion
3 ounces goat cheese, such as Capricho de Cabra
2 tarragon sprigs

Steps:

Whisk the honey, vinegar, and ½ teaspoon salt in a small bowl. While whisking, add the oil in a slow, steady stream until emulsified.
Pulse the corn nuts in a food processor until finely chopped.
Arrange the tomatoes in serving dishes in a single layer and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt. Top with the watermelon and onion and drizzle with the dressing. Crumble the goat cheese and pluck the tarragon leaves on top. Sprinkle on the corn nuts and serve immediately.