A celebration of contrasts in color, flavor, and texture — a fresh and crisp tomato salad is one of the most appealing dishes, especially when summer temperatures start to climb! This recipe features unripe green tomatoes in a way that changes from the traditional fried green tomatoes we used to enjoy in late summer. The firm, slightly acidic tomato slices are drenched in a rich, fragrant basil pesto sweetened with hints of honey, and sprinkled with generously savory parmesan shavings. You can enjoy this easy, delicious, and versatile salad for a quick lunch or an evening dinner as a complete meal in itself.
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Ingredients list for the tomato salad
Yield: 2 Servings
- 4 firm green tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon basil pesto (homemade or bought at the grocery store)
- 2 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Parmesan shavings
- 1 sprig of basil
- Freshly cracked pepper
Directions
1. Wash and dry tomatoes. Make slices and arrange on plates.
2. Combine the pesto, honey, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil together.
3. Pour the pesto vinaigrette overthe tomatoes. Sprinkle with cracked black pepper, parmesan shavings, and basil leaves. Enjoy immediately!
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Tomato Salad With Pesto & Parmesan
You can enjoy this easy, delicious, and summery tomato salad for a quick lunch or an evening dinner as a complete meal in itself.
Ingredients
- 4 firm green tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon basil pesto (homemade or bought at the grocery store)
- 2 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Parmesan shavings
- 1 sprig of basil
- Freshly cracked pepper
Instructions
- Wash and dry tomatoes. Make slices and arrange on plates.
- Combine the pesto, honey, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil together.
- Pour the pesto vinaigrette overthe tomatoes. Sprinkle with cracked black pepper, parmesan shavings, and basil leaves. Enjoy immediately!
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