Herb Toasts And Tomato Salad Recipes

TOMATO-HERB SALAD

Steps:

• Cut 2 pounds mixed tomatoes into wedges. Whisk 1 tablespoon each chopped mixed herbs and lemon juice, 2 teaspoons each whole-grain mustard, mayonnaise and olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon honey, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss with the tomatoes. Top with more herbs.

MARINATED TOMATO SALAD WITH HERBS

Steps:

• Cut the tomatoes into 4 wedges, then cut the wedges in half and add to a bowl. Lop off the tops of the green onions, then slice the white and mostly light green parts really thin. Add to the tomatoes.
• Add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, dash of salt and pepper to a jar. Screw on the lid and shake to combine. Pour the dressing over the tomatoes and toss.
• Add the herbs and gently toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for a couple of hours before serving.

HERB TOASTS AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine herbs, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, the oil, and roasted garlic, mashing garlic with the back of a fork.
• Arrange bread in a single layer on baking sheets. Brush some of the herb mixture on tops. Bake until edges begin to brown, about 8 minutes.
• Toss tomatoes with remaining herb mixture, salt, and pepper. Serve toasts topped with tomato salad.

TOMATO AND HERB SALAD

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.

TOMATO BREAD SALAD WITH HERBS

Steps:

• In a bowl whisk together the vinegar, garlic paste and pepper to taste, and whisk in oil until emulsified. Add the remaining ingredients and salt to taste and toss to combine well. Let salad stand at room temperature 15 minutes to allow bread to soak up some d

TOMATO-HERB SALAD

Steps:

• Cut 2 pounds assorted heirloom tomatoes into wedges. Whisk 1 tablespoon each lemon juice and chopped mixed herbs (such as chives, basil and parsley), 2 teaspoons each whole-grain mustard, mayonnaise and olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon honey and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Add the tomatoes and gently toss. Sprinkle with more chopped herbs.

TOMATO AND HERB SALAD

Steps:

• Make vinaigrette:
• In a small bowl whisk together lime juice, salt, sugar, and pepper and add oil in a stream, whisking.
• Cut tomatoes into 1/2-inch-thick slices and arrange decoratively on a platter. Drizzle tomatoes with about two thirds vinaigrette.
• In a bowl combine herbs and scallions and toss with remaining vinaigrette.
• Mound herb mixture on top of tomato slices.

HERBED TOMATO AND POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Heat 1 inch water (salted if desired) to boiling in 3-quart saucepan. Add potatoes. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cook 20 to 25 minutes or until tender; drain. Cool; cut into 1/2-inch slices.
• Gently mix potatoes and remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until chilled.

HERB TOASTS AND TOMATO SALADS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F Combine herbs, 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/8 teaspoons pepper, the oil and roasted garlic with the back of a fork.
• Arrange the bread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Brush some of the herb mixture on tops. Bake until edges begin to brown, about 8 minutes.
• Toss tomatoes with remaining herb mixture, salt and pepper. Serve toasts topped with tomato salad.

SPICED TOMATO COOLER WITH HERB SALAD AND GOAT-CHEESE TOASTS

Steps:

• In a small sauté pan over medium heat, toast the pumpkin seeds or pepitas with a little salt to just heat through and color a bit. Set aside for the salad.
• In the same pan, heat the oil with the garlic clove and the cumin, paprika and cayenne, stirring until it smells spicy. Take care not to burn. Set aside.
• Pass the tomatoes through the medium plate of a food mill set over a nonreactive bowl. (If you don't have a food mill, use a cheese grater.) Add 1/4 cup cold water.
• Scrape the spices and oil into the tomato purée, discarding the garlic. Stir in the salt, pepper, lemon juice, Angostura bitters, Worcestershire sauce and cilantro sprigs. Taste for seasoning, cover and refrigerate.
• Assemble the salad: Put the sautéed pumpkin seeds, celery, watercress and arugula, scallion, cucumber and cilantro into a bowl. Dress with the oil and vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Toss lightly.
• Divide the salad among 4 plates, with 2 toasts on each. Gently spoon a teaspoon or so of goat cheese onto each toast. Divide the tomato juice (discarding the cilantro stems) among 4 tumblers. Add a sliver of lemon, a couple of ice cubes, a grind of black pepper and a sprig of cilantro over each and serve.