If you want to process your ripe tomatoes into dishes, then it is better to use them in salad because then you can enjoy their natural flavor and freshness. Imagine how satisfying it would be to be able to prepare a dish that is not only freshly picked, but grown by you. So, here are the recipes and enjoy:
Bononcini Tomato Basil Salad
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
- 1 crushed garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon of caster sugar
- 600 gram of ripe tomatoes that have been cut into thin wedges
- 1 can drained and torn in half baby bocconcini (220 gram)
- 1 cup of fresh basil leaves (try to make the regular size by tearing the larger ones
Preparation Method
- Place the sugar, vinegar, olive oil and garlic in a screw top jar, the small size would be sufficient as they will not take so much space. Season them with pepper and salt to taste and they share until mixed properly. You dressing is ready.
- Use a shallow serving dish to arrange the bocconcini and tomato and top them with basil. Drizzle them with the dressing and then serve. Have a nice meal!
Mozzarella Tomato Basil Salad
Ingredients:
- 4 sliced large tomatoes
- 1 thinly sliced onion
- 0.5 cup of fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese (it is recommended to use Kraft)
- 0.5 cup of sun dried tomato vinaigrette dressing (it is recommended to use Kraft)
Preparation Method
- Arrange the sliced tomatoes and onions on the platter. Add basil and sprinkle them with cheese
- Drizzle the ingredients on the plate with dressing and serve immediately while still fresh
Kitchen Tips:
- If you want to store the leftover salad or the leftover ingredients without spoiling them, then you can place several layers of paper towel and put them in a resalable plastic bag. Place the fresh ingredients inside the plastic bag and then seal it. Refrigerate the plastic bag until you are going to use the content. You can store other contents too, such as sage, basil, thyme, and other fresh herbs.
- If you do not grow your own tomatoes, then you may need to make a purchase from the nearest shops. Make sure that you choose the firm ones and to be able to identify the firm ones, then you will need to see if they are still firm and there are no spots, molds or other types of bruises on the bodies. The skins may not have to be red but they need to be shiny and bright.
