Best Tomato Basil Salad With Balsamic Dressing Recipes

TOMATO SALAD WITH BASIL AND BALSAMIC

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This quick and easy tomato salad recipe is the best way to highlight the natural flavor and sweetness of fresh summer tomatoes!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 cups halved cherry tomatoes (or chopped larger tomatoes)
¼ cup finely diced red onion
2 tablespoons snipped fresh basil (or more to taste)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

Combine tomatoes, onion and basil in a bowl.
In a separate bowl or jar, whisk or shake together olive oil and vinegar. Pour over tomatoes and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Serve immediately, or allow the salad to marinate for about 30 minutes - 1 hour at room temperature or in the fridge (if you prefer a cold salad).

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /6 of the salad, Calories 66 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 13 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g

BASIL-BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

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Your greens will thank you for this bold dressing with garlic, basil and balsamic vinegar.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

Whisk together the vinegar, basil, garlic and a generous pinch of salt in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream to make a smooth, slightly thick dressing. Whisk in a couple turns of freshly ground black pepper.

TOMATO BASIL SALAD WITH BALSAMIC DRESSING

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I got this recipe from The New American Heart Association Cookbook. Low fat, low calories, great taste...what's not to love! I usually add more cheese. Refrigerate the tomatoes for at least an hour before serving to let them soak in all that wonderful dressing!

Provided by Grammy Charlotte

Categories Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 medium tomatoes, sliced
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped or
2 teaspoons dried basil, crumbled
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons mozzarella cheese
2 teaspoons parmesan cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51.1, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 2.3, Sodium 28.7, Carbohydrate 4.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 3.3, Protein 1.6

BALSAMIC MARINATED TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA SALAD

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A perfectly simple salad marinated in a combination of olive oil and balsamic vinegar and kicked up with onion, garlic and basil. The longer it sits, the better it gets. Also great served over pasta.

Provided by Marie

Categories Cheese

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
black pepper
1 clove minced garlic
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, cubes
1 pint grape tomatoes or 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

Steps:

Mix together first five ingredients for dressing and toss in cheese and tomatoes.
Chill until ready to serve.

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