Best Tomato Basil Dressing Recipes

GRILLED CORN AND TOMATO-SWEET ONION SALAD WITH FRESH BASIL DRESSING AND CRUMBLED BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• Combine the vinegar, basil, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of pepper and oil in a blender and blend until smooth. Can be made 2 hours in advance and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before using.
• Combine the corn kernels, onion and tomato in a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss to coat, season with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature 30 minutes before serving. Top with crumbled blue cheese and garnish with basil sprigs just before serving. Salad can be made 1 day in advance and served cold or at room temperature.

GRILLED CORN AND TOMATO SALAD WITH THAI BASIL VINAIGRETTE DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
• Salad: Peel back the corn husks, but do not remove them completely. Carefully pick off and discard the wispy silk threads that are attached to the corn. Pull the husks back over the ears and tie the ends closed with kitchen twine. Soak the corn in large bowl of cold water for 10 minutes. Drain the water, shake off the excess and put them on the grill for 15 minutes, turning every 3 to 4 minutes until the corn is tender. Remove them from the grill and let the ears cool to room temperature.
• Vinaigrette: While the corn is cooling, prepare the dressing. Puree all the ingredients, except the canola oil, in a blender or food processor. After the mixture is well incorporated, slowly drizzle in the canola oil while the processor is still running. Blend for 30 seconds, then transfer the dressing to a bowl.
• Assembly: Once the corn has cooled, cut the kernels off the cobs into a medium bowl and discard the cobs. Add the red onion and grape tomatoes and mix to combine. Drizzle in 1/2 cup of the Thai Basil Vinaigrette Dressing while lightly tossing the salad together. Reserve the remaining dressing. Gently stir in the basil leaves. Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste, and add more dressing, if desired. Serve slightly chilled on serving plates, using a slotted spoon to keep excess liquids in the bowl.

TOMATO, BASIL, AND CORN SALAD WITH APPLE CIDER DRESSING

Steps:

• Mix corn, tomatoes, and basil leaves together in a bowl; add olive oil, vinegar, and salt and mix until evenly coated.

BARLEY, CORN, AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD WITH BASIL DRESSING

Steps:

• In a kettle bring 10 cups water to a boil, stir in the barley and the salt, and simmer the barley, covered, for 40 minutes, or until it is tender. Drain the barley in a colander, rinse it under cold water, and drain it well. In a blender blend the vinegar, the basil, the oil, and salt to taste until the dressing is emulsified. In a very large bowl toss the barley with the dressing and the corn and stir in the tomatoes gently. Chill the salad, covered, for 1 hour. The salad may be made 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled.

STACKED TOMATO SALAD WITH BLACK OLIVE TAPENADE AND SWEET BASIL DRESSING

Steps:

• Place a tomato slice on a plate and spread with some of the tapenade. Then place a slice of the mozzarella on top, add a few basil leaves, and finish with another tomato slice. You can add another layer to make Napoleon as high as you desire. Top with another small spoonful of the tapenade and then drizzle the Sweet Basil Dressing over the tomato and around the plate. Garnish with a sprig of fresh basil and repeat to make 4 to 6 plates.
• Combine olives, garlic, anchovies and pine nuts in a food processor and process until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the oil until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Whisk together vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and then stir in the basil.

POTATO, CORN, AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD WITH BASIL DRESSING

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor blend together the vinegar, the oil, the basil, and salt and pepper to taste until the dressing is emulsified. In a large saucepan combine the potatoes with enough cold water to cover them by 2 inches, bring the water to a boil, and simmer the potatoes for 15 minutes, or until they are tender. Drain the potatoes, let them cool, and quarter them. In a large bowl combine the corn, the potatoes, the tomatoes, the dressing, and salt and pepper to taste and toss the salad gently.

TOMATO-CUCUMBER SALAD WITH BASIL DRESSING

Steps:

• Cut each tomato wedge into four pieces; cut cucumber into 3/4-inch chunks. In a bowl, whisk vinegar with 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, oil, and basil. Add tomatoes and cucumber; toss gently.

PASTA SALAD WITH FRESH MOZZARELLA, BASIL + SUN-DRIED TOMATO DRESSING

Steps:

• Soak the sun-dried tomatoes in warm water for 20 minutes or so, until softened. Drain. Toss all the ingredients into a food processor or blender until the tomatoes are good and chopped up and you have a chunky sort of dressing. assembling the pasta salad along with the parmesan. Toss with the cooked drained pasta while hot, adding the dressing at the same time. Serve at room temperature.

TOMATO SALAD WITH FRESH BASIL DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk all dressing ingredients together except oil and basil.
• Drizzle in oil, whisking constantly.
• Add salt and black pepper to taste.
• Stir in basil.
• Arrange tomato slices on a salad plate and spoon dressing over slices.
• Cover and chill.
• Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
• If you desire serve over fresh bed of lettuce.

TOMATO BASIL SALAD WITH BALSAMIC DRESSING

Steps:

• For salad, arrange tomato slices on a large plate or platter. Sprinkle with basil.
• In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients. Pour over tomatoes.
• Sprinkle with cheeses. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

TOMATO, BASIL, PINE NUT DRESSING

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, pine nuts, water, and sugar. Cover, and refrigerate 8 hours, or overnight.

ROASTED SEA BASS WITH POTATO PUREE, ZUCCHINI, TOMATO AND BASIL DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat oven 425F. Peel and quarter potatoes and combine in cold water, bring to boil. Add salt and simmer 15 min or until soft. Reserve 3/4 c of potato cooking liquid and drain potatoes in colander. In bowl, coarsely mash potatoes. With electric mixer, beat potatoes with 2 TBl olive oil and reserved cooking liquid until smooth. keep warm. In shallow oiled baking dish, arrange sea bass filets, skin side down in single layer. Roast in middle of oven 7-10 min or until just flakes. Make dressing - in small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients except basil, with salt to taste and bring to bare simmer. Heat dressing at bare simmer until zucchini is translucent. remove and stir in basil. Divide potato puree among 4 plates, top with sea bass skin side down, then spoon viniagrette on top

CHERRY TOMATO SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK BASIL DRESSING

Steps:

• Add the cherry tomatoes to a large serving bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and toss.
• In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, sour cream, basil, shallots, and garlic. Season with pepper, to taste. Drizzle dressing over tomatoes and toss. Serve immediately.

TOMATO SALAD WITH WARM BASIL DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook oil, shallot, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until shallots and garlic begin to turn golden, 7-9 minutes. Remove from heat and mix in anchovies, if using (they'll dissolve in the oil quickly), and basil.
• Toss tomatoes with vinegar and a pinch of kosher salt in a medium bowl. Transfer to a platter and pour warm dressing over. Finely grate lemon zest on top and sprinkle with sea salt.

TOMATO AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH BASIL BUTTERMILK DRESSING

Steps:

• Make dressing. Blend basil, buttermilk, green onions, salt, mayo/yogurt and pepper in a blender until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and let stand 30 minutes to thicken. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Wash cherry tomatoes and slice in half. If using large tomatoes, cut in wedges.
• Peel avocado and cut into chunks. Sprinkle with lemon juice to prevent browning.
• Arrange tomatoes and avocados on platter and drizzle with dressing or simply toss tomatoes and avocado with dressing (you probably won't need all of the dressing).
• Sprinkle with pine nuts and garnish with a few basil sprigs (if desired).
• Serve with extra dressing on the side.

TOMATO BASIL DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large stainless steel bowl, put the egg yokes in and whisk using a thin wired whip until the eggs turn light yellow. Add the oil, slowly whipping continuously. Add the red wine vinegar and all other ingredients. Voila!

CRAB, CORN, AND TOMATO SALAD WITH LEMON-BASIL DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine dressing: zest, lemon juice, oil, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper in a cup, stir well, remove about 1/4 cup of dressing mixture and put into medium size bowl for salad for step 2. RESERVE rest of dressing for topping tomato/avocado mixture later for Step 4.
• Into medium sized bowl ( that you have the 1/4 cup of dressing), add the additional 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, corn, basil, bell pepper, onion, and crab; toss gently.
• Arrange 2 tomato slices and 1/4 avocado onto each of 4 plates.
• Drizzle about 1 teaspoon of reserved dressing in cup over each tomato/avocado mixture.
• Divide corn and crab salad between plates.

BASIL & SUN-DRIED TOMATO DIP/DRESSING

Steps:

• Stir sour cream with basil and sun-dried tomatoes.
• Serve over greens or with vegetables for dipping.
• Stir before serving, as colour from tomatoes may darken sour cream.
• Dressing will keep well, covered and refrigerted, for up to 3 days.

MANGO AND TOMATO SALAD WITH BASIL CURRY DRESSING

Steps:

• Core the tomatoes and cut into 1/2-inch wedges. Cut the mango from the pit in 1/2-inch slices. Remove the skin with a small knife. Alternate mango and tomato slices on a plate.
• Using a mortar and pestle, combine the remaining ingredients, pulverizing the basil leaves. Drizzle the dressing over the mangoes and tomatoes, and serve immediately.

STEAMED VEGETABLES WITH TOMATO AND BASIL DRESSING

Steps:

• For the sauce: Scoop the flesh and juices of the tomatoes out of the skins with a spoon into a bowl; discard the empty skins. Whisk in the vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, breaking up the tomato as you do. Gradually whisk in the olive oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream to make a chunky, slightly thick dressing. Roughly chop the basil and stir into the dressing. Set aside for 15 minutes to let the flavors come together. Remove the garlic.
• For the vegetables: Pour an inch or more of water in a wok or skillet and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Place the vegetables in a bamboo or collapsible steamer. Set the steamer over the boiling water, cover, and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, or just until the vegetables are crisp tender. Serve warm or at room temperature with the dressing.