Layered Salad Of Sliced Tomatoes Arugula And Tapenade Toast Recipes

ARUGULA AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Toss the tomatoes with the balsamic vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl. Set aside until juicy, about 5 minutes. Toss the arugula with the olive oil, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
• Spread the arugula on a platter. Spoon the tomatoes and their juices on top, then drizzle with more olive oil and vinegar. Top with parmesan.

TORTELLINI SALAD WITH TOMATO-ARUGULA DRESSING

Steps:

• For the tortellini and tomato-arugula dressing: Cook the tortellini to al dente according to the package directions. Drain and let cool.
• In a food processor, add the arugula, Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, walnuts, lemon juice and garlic and pulse until just combined. Slowly stream in the olive oil until the dressing has a nice rustic consistency, about 10 seconds. Season with salt and pepper.
• For the salad: In a large bowl, mix the tortellini with the dressing until the pasta is completely coated. Add in the olives and bell peppers and mix. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with basil and Parmesan.

LAYERED FRUIT AND ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. In large bowl, toss grapes and honey. Arrange on cookie sheet. Roast 20 to 30 minutes, stirring once, until grapes burst and begin to caramelize.
• Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat sherry vinegar, olive oil and salt with whisk. Set aside.
• Add grapes and any syrup remaining on cookie sheet to vinegar mixture; stir. Cool completely.
• Layer as follows. Using slotted spoon, carefully transfer grapes to 3-quart trifle dish or bowl. Place arugula on top of grapes, mounding in center.
• Core and thinly slice pears; add them to vinegar mixture, and toss to coat. Using slotted spoon, transfer pears to bowl, spreading them evenly on top of arugula. Discard any remaining liquid. Place chèvre evenly on top of pears; scatter cherries and hazelnuts on top.

VEAL CUTLETS WITH ARUGULA AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.
• Spread bread crumbs in a shallow baking pan and toast 8 to 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 200°F.
• Whisk together oil, juice, pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl until combined, then stir in tomatoes and onion.
• Gently pound cutlets to 1/8-inch thickness between 2 sheets of plastic wrap with flat side of a meat pounder or with a rolling pin. Sprinkle veal all over with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and season with pepper.
• Stir together bread crumbs and cheese in a large shallow bowl. Lightly beat eggs in another large shallow bowl. Dip veal, 1 piece at a time, in egg, letting excess drip off, then dredge in bread crumbs, coating completely, and arrange in 1 layer on a sheet of wax paper.
• Heat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then fry 2 cutlets, turning over once, until golden brown and just cooked through, about 6 minutes total. Transfer to paper towels to drain briefly, then transfer to baking pan and keep warm in oven. Add remaining 3 tablespoons oil to skillet and fry remaining cutlets.
• Add arugula and basil to tomato mixture and toss, then season with salt and pepper. 3Serve veal topped with salad.

LAYERED LETTUCE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, layer the first eight ingredients. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, snipped dill, basil, salt and pepper; carefully spread over salad., Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight. If desired, top with additional dill.

LAYERED SALAD OF SLICED TOMATOES, ARUGULA AND TAPENADE TOAST

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine minced shallots, garlic and sherry vinegar. Cook over very low heat until the shallots are soft and fragrant, about 15 minutes. Strain shallots and garlic, reserving the liquid.
• To prepare a tapenade vinaigrette, combine shallots, garlic, olives, anchovies and capers in a food processor. Process until smooth. Add olive oil through the feed tube in a slow steady stream until the mixture is emulsified. Transfer to a small bowl, and whisk the reserved liquid in. Season with salt and pepper.
• Reserve 1 1/2 tablespoons of the tapenade vinaigrette in a small covered container. In a shallow glass or china bowl, layer slices of tomato with sliced shallots, the remaining tapenade vinaigrette and salt and pepper to taste. Cover with plastic wrap, and marinate, refrigerated, for 2 to 12 hours.
• Strain tomatoes in a colander over a large, shallow bowl. Transfer tomatoes to a plate. Dip toasted bread slices in the marinade in bowl, and set aside on another plate. In a medium mixing bowl, combine arugula leaves with the reserved 1 1/2 tablespoons of tapenade vinaigrette.
• To assemble, on each of four plates place a slice of bread, 2 slices of tomato and a few arugula leaves. Top leaves with another slice of bread, tomato slices and a few more leaves. Serve immediately.

LINGUINE WITH TAPENADE, TOMATOES, AND ARUGULA

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook linguine according to package instructions. Drain pasta. In pot, heat oil over medium. Add tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Return pasta to pot, stir in tapenade, and cook until heated through. Add arugula andtoss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Divide among 4 bowls, drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with parsley and feta.

DELUXE TOSSED AND LAYERED SALAD

Steps:

• In a large serving bowl, toss together half of all the ingredients except for the Parmesan and croutons; sprinkle half of the Parmesan over the top.
• Layer the remaining ingredients over: lettuce, tomato, avocado, cheddar, Mozzarella, remaining Parmesan, then sprinkle the croutons over the top.
• Refrigerate for 30 minutes, then serve with your favorite dressing (Bersteins is a good brand).

SLICED TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Arrange tomatoes and onions on a large rimmed serving platter. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt and pepper. Drizzle over top. Sprinkle with parsley.

TOMATO, ARUGULA, AND RICOTTA SALATA SALAD

Steps:

• Make the dressing: In a blender blend together the garlic paste, the vinegars, and salt and pepper to taste, with the motor running add the oil in a stream, and blend the dressing until it is emulsified.
• Divide the arugula among 6 salad plates and arrange one sixth of the tomato slices on each plate. Divide the ricotta salata and the orégano among the plates. Drizzle each salad with about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the dressing.

ARUGULA AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Pick over the arugula leaves and discard any tough stems. Rinse and drain the leaves well. Pat them dry. Place the arugula, tomatoes, onion and parsley in a salad bowl.
• Place the vinegar in a small bowl. Add salt and pepper. Start beating while gradually adding the oil. Pour the sauce over the salad, toss and blend well.

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD WITH NECTARINES, AVOCADO, AND ARUGULA

Steps:

• Whisk oil and vinegar together in a bowl.
• Place the sliced tomatoes on a platter and drizzle with about half of the vinaigrette and sprinkle with a pinch of regular salt. Place half the arugula on top of the tomatoes, then add the nectarine and avocado slices. Add the balance of the arugula and gently toss ingredients with the balance of the vinaigrette. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and more pepper.

SLICED TOMATOES WITH BLUE-CHEESE DRESSING

Steps:

• Core the tomatoes, and cut into thick slices. Peel the onion, and slice.
• Combine the vinegar, oil, cheese, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl. Blend with a wire whisk (the dressing should be lumpy).
• Arrange the lettuce leaves, slices of tomatoes and onions on a cold serving plate, alternating them and slightly overlapping. Pour the dressing over all. Sprinkle with the basil, and serve.