• FRESH BITES •
SALAD DRESSINGS TOMATO SALAD
CILANTRO LIME DRESSING
1 small avocado 1 handful cilantro 1 lime 1-2 tbsp water
MAPLE MUSTARD DRESSING
1 tbsp maple syrup 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard 1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar 6 tbsp flavorless oil - like avocado oil
LEMON POPPY SEED DRESSING
6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tbsp poppy seeds 1 tbsp honey 1 lemon Sea salt
GREEK YOGURT DRESSING
2 tbsp mayonnaise - preferably homemade 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt 1 tsp Dijon mustard 2 tbsp water Sea salt & pepper ¼ cup chopped fresh herbs - basil , parsley , cilantro , dill – or a mix of them
CITRUS BASIL DRESSING
1 cup basil leaves 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 3 tbsp flavorless oil - like avocado oil 1 orange 1 lime Sea salt & pepper
INGREDIENTS
½ cup chopped red onion 1 pint ( 2 cups ) cherry tomatoes , halved 1 pound additional tomatoes cut into bite-sized wedges ¼ cup thinly sliced fresh basil and / or small basil leaves ( or substitute parsley , dill and / or chives ) 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons thick balsamic vinegar or balsamic glaze ½ teaspoon flaky sea salt or kosher salt , to taste Freshly ground black pepper , to taste
PREPARATIONS
STEP 1 First , fill a small bowl with ice water and add the chopped red onion ( soaking the onion will tame its intense flavor and make it more crisp ). Set aside as you prep the remaining ingredients .
STEP 2 To assemble the salad , spread the tomato wedges over a large serving platter . Drain the onions well , and layer about one-third of the onions on top . Add half of the cherry tomatoes , followed by a layer of any optional additions , followed by another one-third of the onions . Finish with the remaining cherry tomatoes , followed by the remaining onions , and sprinkle the basil all over .
STEP 3 Drizzle the olive oil over the salad , followed by the balsamic vinegar . Sprinkle the salt and several twists of black pepper on top . Serve promptly . This salad is best consumed within a couple of hours , but leftover salad will keep in the refrigerator , covered , for 3 days .
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