Best Sliced Tomatoes With Fresh Basil And Aged Balsamic Recipes

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ITALIAN BALSAMIC TOMATOES



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Classic Italian balsamic tomatoes made with the last of summer's heirlooms and red onions glazed with an aged balsamic reduction and a touch of fragrant basil.

Provided by Florentina

Categories     Salad

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 medium size heirloom tomatoes
1/4 red onion or 1 shallot thinly sliced
1/4 cup aged balsamic vinegar
1-2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp brown sugar
10 basil leaves
sea salt & black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat a skillet over medium flame. Add a splash of water (or a light drizzle of olive oil and sautee the onion with the brown sugar and a pinch of sea salt until the onions start to soften. A couple of minutes should be enough. Add the balsamic vinegar and simmer until reduced by half.
  • Slice the tomatoes into bite size wedges and place them on a serving platter. Pour the onion balsamic vinegar reduction over the top. Drizzle with the olive oil and give it a gentle toss to coat. Adjust seasonings to taste with sea salt and black pepper, i used some coarse volcanic black salt but any sea salt will do.
  • Sprinkle with the fresh basil leaves and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 11 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TOMATOES WITH FRESH BASIL AND AGED BALSAMIC



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Saw this on the Food Network. It's a great side dish for anything from Jamaican Jerk Flank Steak, pork, chicken, beef etc. You whip this up in no time.

Provided by Vseward Chef-V

Categories     Vegetable

Time 5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 -3 ripe beefsteak tomatoes, sliced
1/2 cup fresh basil leaf
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar (preferably aged)
2 teaspoons olive oil
salt & fresh ground pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Arrange tomato slices on a plate.
  • Layer with basil leaves.
  • Drizzle vinegar and oil. Sprinkle salt and black pepper over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 32.4, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 3.3, Carbohydrate 2.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.6, Protein 0.7

SLICED TOMATOES WITH HONEY-BALSAMIC DRIZZLE



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Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 ripe beefsteak tomatoes, sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch thick rounds
Salt and ground black pepper
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey

Steps:

  • Arrange sliced tomatoes on a serving dish. Season with salt and black pepper. Whisk together balsamic vinegar and honey and drizzle over tomatoes.

BAKED TOMATO SLICES



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A delicious way to top leftover pasta!

Provided by Laura

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

olive oil, divided, or as needed
1 large tomato, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 sprig fresh rosemary, leaves stripped and finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Brush baking sheet with about 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Arrange tomato slices on the baking sheet. Sprinkle rosemary and garlic over tomatoes and brush with remaining olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tomatoes are tender, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.1 g, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 5.2 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

SLICED TOMATOES WITH FRESH HERB DRESSING



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Enjoy this easy and delicious summer garden treat with no cooking involved! I serve this at church dinners and never have enough. If you can make this a few hours in advance, the flavors become even better.

Provided by MOMAZIRLOTT

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large ripe tomatoes, sliced
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons minced garlic
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Arrange the tomato slices in a shallow casserole dish. Whisk together the olive oil, thyme, oregano, parsley, chives, and garlic in a small bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour herb mixture over the tomatoes, covering evenly. Top with Parmesan cheese. Cover, and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 2.8 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 53.5 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

PLUM TOMATOES WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE



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Sliced plum tomatoes and red onion are tossed with a homemade vinaigrette to create this summery salad. Fresh basil adds the flavorful finishing touch. -Ann Sobotka of Glendale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 medium plum or heirloom tomatoes, sliced
1/2 cup sliced red onion
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 fresh basil leaves, snipped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, gently combine tomatoes and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Pour over tomato mixture; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with basil. Serve at room temperature with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 93mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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