Tomato Potato Salad With Basil Recipes

POTATO, TOMATO, CORN AND BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a large pot of salted water and bring to boil. Cook until just fork tender, about 15 minutes. Fish out the potatoes with a spider or slotted spoon and place them in a bowl of ice cold water to stop them from cooking.
• Shuck the corn and break each ear in half. Cook in the same boiling water for 5 to 7 minutes until tender but not soft. Remove the cooled potatoes to a dish-cloth to drain. Immerse corn in the same ice bath until cool. Cut each potato into quarters and place in a large bowl.
• Remove corn from water and also let drain. Use a chef's knife to cut the kernels off each ear. Add kernels to bowl. Add grape tomatoes, onion, and whole basil leaves. Add olive oil and lemon juice and toss gently to combine. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

TOMATO BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• In a small skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and stir, lightly frying for about a minute and removing from the heat before the garlic gets too brown (it can be golden). Pour it into a mixing bowl and allow to cool slightly. Add the tomatoes, balsamic, basil and some salt and pepper to the bowl. Toss to combine, and then taste and add more basil if needed, and more salt if needed.

TOMATO-POTATO SALAD WITH BASIL

Steps:

• Brush potato slices lightly with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on a medium-hot grill and cook, covered, 3 to 5 minutes on each side, or until tender.
• Slice tomatoes and arrange on plates along with potatoes, tucking basil leaves among them.
• Drizzle with vinegar and additional oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.

TOMATO BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Cut tomatoes in quarters or eighths, depending on size.
• Roughly chop basil and place in glass container.
• Add garlic.
• Mix together thoroughly balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
• (A couple of tbsp of each), and pour over basil-garlic mix.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Cover tightly and marinate at room temperature for 6-8 hours.
• Do not refrigerate before serving.

10-MINUTE TOMATO BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Combine tomato, basil, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl; toss until tomato wedges are evenly coated.

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.

BASIL TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, basil, salt and pepper. Add rice, tomatoes, cucumber and onion; toss. Serve chilled.

RED POTATO AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Add the potatoes to a medium saucepan with enough cold water to cover by at least 2 inches. Set the saucepan over medium heat. Bring the water to a boil and continue boiling until the potatoes are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain the potatoes in a colander and allow them to dry for 5 minutes.
• In a serving bowl, add the potatoes, tomatoes, scallions, olives, parsley, capers, thyme, olive oil, and lemon zest. Toss gently until all the ingredients are coated and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Refrigerate for 1 hour and gently toss again before serving.

GARDEN TOMATO AND POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender. Drain and cool slightly. Cut potatoes into small pieces and place in large bowl.
• Meanwhile, heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute longer. Add onion mixture to potatoes. Add remaining 1/4 cup oil, tomatoes, vinegar, basil and oregano. Toss to combine well. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper.

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 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 AND BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Arrange tomatoes and basil on a platter. Drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

POTATO, GREEN BEAN, AND BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon salt and potatoes. Return to a boil, and cook until potatoes are almost tender, 6 to 7 minutes. Add green beans; cook until potatoes are just tender and beans are bright green and tender, about 4 minutes. Drain. Let cool slightly.
• Whisk together lemon juice, mustard, and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl; season with pepper. Add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until emulsified. Add potatoes and green beans; toss to combine. Add basil; toss. Serve salad warm or at room temperature.

TOMATO-BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Place tomato slices around the edge of a plate overlapping slightly, tucking in halved onion slices and basil leaves between tomato slices. Put shredded mozzarella cheese in center of plate.
• Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; drizzle over tomatoes.