Cherry Tomatoes With Ginger Dressing Recipes

MIXED CHERRY TOMATOES WITH TAMARIND DRESSING

Steps:

• Toast cumin and fennel seeds then coarsely crush using a mortar and pestle or an electric coffee/spice grinder.
• Whisk tamarind concentrate into hot water until dissolved, then whisk in honey (to taste), oil, salt, and pepper until blended.
• Add tomatoes and spices and toss to coat. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour, then season with salt.
• *Available at ethnic markets and Kalustyan's (212-685-3451).

ROASTED CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add cherry tomatoes; toss to coat.
• Spread cherry tomatoes in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
• Roast until skins are slightly shriveled, 35 to 40 minutes.

ROASTED CHERRY TOMATOES WITH ANGEL HAIR

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Combine tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well mixed; spread on a shallow-sided baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until tomatoes are soft and wrinkled, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain; reserving a small amount of cooking water.
• Spoon tomatoes with their juices into a small saucepan; add basil and red pepper flakes. Mix in reserved cooking water to thin tomato mixture to desired consistency. Cook and stir over low heat until warmed, about 5 minutes; stir in pasta. Top with Parmesan cheese before serving.

MIXED GREENS WITH TOMATO-GINGER DRESSING

Steps:

• In a blender, combine tomato, sun-dried tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and vinegar. Process until finely chopped. Add water, salt, and pepper and puree until smooth.
• Divide greens evenly among 4 salad plates and spoon dressing over top.

MIXED GREENS WITH TOMATO-GINGER DRESSING

Steps:

• In a blender, combine tomato, sun-dried tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and vinegar. Process until smooth. Add water, oil, salt, and pepper and puree until smooth.
• Divide greens evenly among 4 salad plates and spoon dressing over top.

TOMATO SALAD WITH GINGER-GARLIC DRESSING

Steps:

• Crush ginger using mortar and pestle to make fine paste.
• Add garlic; crush with ginger.
• Remove to small bowl; whisk in salt, sugar, vinegar and oil.
• In bowl, mix tomatoes, onion and coriander.
• Add salad dressing; toss lightly to coat.
• Note: I often make this with a couple of cupfuls of cherry tomatoes, halving the larger ones.

GOLDEN DAL WITH GINGERED TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a large pot, combine lentils, 2 teaspoons salt, turmeric, and 8 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and add vegetables. Simmer, stirring often, until vegetables are tender and lentils have broken down, about 45 minutes. Season with more salt, if desired.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat cumin seeds in oil over medium-high until sizzling, 1 to 2 minutes. Add shallots and ginger; cook, stirring occasionally, until brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add tomatoes; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until tomatoes just begin to burst, about 2 minutes more. Spoon tomato mixture over lentils and serve, topped with a dollop of yogurt and mint.

CHERRY TOMATOES WITH GINGER DRESSING

Steps:

• Peel rind thinly from lemon using a vegetable peeler.
• Cut rind into thin strips.
• Combine rind and juice in small pan.
• Boil, covered for 2 minutes.
• Peel and cut ginger into wafer thin slices.
• Cut slices into thin strips.
• Combine rind mixture, ginger and remaining ingredients in a bowl.
• Mix well.
• Serve.