Best Herby Tomato Salad With Tamarind Maple Dressing Recipes

TOMATO HERB SALAD DRESSING

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A handful of herbs, including basil, marjoram and celery seed, helps perk up the low-sodium tomato juice used in this light, refreshing salad dressing from Mary Kretschmer of Miami, Florida. You won't miss the salt for a minute.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups low-sodium tomato juice
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
3 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon dried savory
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1 tablespoon canola oil

Steps:

Place all ingredients in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Chill for at least 4 hours before serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 23 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 102mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TAMARIND VINAIGRETTE

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Tamarind lends a rich flavor, with notes of raisin and dried fruit, to this versatile vinaigrette. This dressing is fantastic on mango and shrimp salad, Asian chicken salad, or a simple arugula salad.

Provided by France C

Categories Vinaigrette Dressing

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

¼ cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons tamarind concentrate
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon minced shallot
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

Combine rice vinegar, tamarind concentrate, maple syrup, shallot, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a small food processor or blender. Pulse to combine.
With the unit running, stream in the oil a bit at a time, until thoroughly emulsified.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Fat 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 97.4 mg, Sugar 2 g

CHOPPED CUCUMBER AND TOMATO SALAD

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Here's an easy summer salad that's always a winner. There are many similar chopped salads served throughout the Eastern Mediterranean, but this version with halved sweet cherry tomatoes is especially attractive. Your own take can be a variation on this one: Feel free to use large tomatoes, chop the vegetables as small or large as you like (roughly chopped has its charms), add other herbs like basil, mint or dill, or swap the feta for mozzarella.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories salads and dressings, vegetables, side dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup diced red onion
2 garlic cloves, smashed to a paste with a little salt
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 roasted peppers, preferably orange or yellow, chopped
3 cups halved cherry tomatoes
3 cups chopped thin-skinned cucumber, such as Persian, skin on, in 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup chopped celery hearts, plus leaves
Kosher salt and black pepper
3 tablespoons roughly chopped flat-leaf parsley
4 ounces feta or queso fresco, crumbled (about 1 cup)

Steps:

Put onion, garlic, vinegar and olive oil in a large mixing bowl. Let macerate for 10 minutes.
Add roasted peppers, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers and celery. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and toss well. Let macerate for at least 20 minutes, tossing several times with the dressing. You can also prepare the ingredients in advance, and assemble the salad up to 1 hour before serving.
To serve, toss once more and transfer to a deep platter or wide bowl. Sprinkle with parsley and feta.

TOMATO AND HERB SALAD

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Great-tasting tomatoes are drizzled with a simple oil-and-vinegar dressing to create a showstopping salad.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
5 tomatoes (assorted varieties, including yellow and/or heirlooms), sliced or cut into wedges
1 cup small grape tomatoes, cut in half
1/4 cup thinly sliced sweet onion (such as Walla Walla or Maui)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves

Steps:

In small bowl, beat dressing ingredients with wire whisk until well blended.
On large platter, arrange tomatoes and onion. Drizzle dressing over tomatoes and onion. Sprinkle with basil, parsley and oregano.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 300 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g