Best Basil Cherry Tomato Salad Recipes

CREAMY CHERRY TOMATO SALAD WITH FRESH BASIL, CORN AND ONION

Steps:

• Salt tomatoes in a bowl and set aside. Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar and garlic; set aside. Add corn, basil, onion and raisins to tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper, and toss with dressing.

BARLEY, CORN, AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD WITH BASIL DRESSING

Steps:

• In a kettle bring 10 cups water to a boil, stir in the barley and the salt, and simmer the barley, covered, for 40 minutes, or until it is tender. Drain the barley in a colander, rinse it under cold water, and drain it well. In a blender blend the vinegar, the basil, the oil, and salt to taste until the dressing is emulsified. In a very large bowl toss the barley with the dressing and the corn and stir in the tomatoes gently. Chill the salad, covered, for 1 hour. The salad may be made 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled.

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.

RICE, CHERRY TOMATO, AND BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat.
• Add in the rice and cook, uncovered, until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes; drain in a large wire sieve and rinse under cold water; drain again.
• Transfer rice to a large bowl; add in cherry tomatoes.
• Whisk the vinegar, salt, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
• Gradually whisk in the oil; pour approximately 2/3 of the dressing over the rice.
• Add in the basil and mix.
• Separately cover and refrigerate the salad and remaining dressing for at least 2 hours or overnight.
• 30 minutes before ready to serve, remove the salad from the refrigerator and let stand to remove the chill and soften the rice.
• Add enough of the reserved dressing to moisten the salad.
• Serve garnished with chopped basil.

CHERRY TOMATO SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK BASIL DRESSING

Steps:

• Add the cherry tomatoes to a large serving bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and toss.
• In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, sour cream, basil, shallots, and garlic. Season with pepper, to taste. Drizzle dressing over tomatoes and toss. Serve immediately.

GREEN BEAN, CHERRY TOMATO AND BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook about 4 minutes. Drain and set aside on a towel to cool.
• In large bowl, stir together shallot, vinegar, salt and pepper. Set aside for 15 minutes, then whisk in oil.
• Add cherry tomatoes and toss. Add beans and basil and toss again. Adjust seasoning.

CHERRY TOMATO, WHITE BALSAMIC VINEGAR AND BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Slice tomatoes in half and put into a medium sized bowl.
• Sprinkle tomatoes with salt, dress with vinegar and oil and toss together.
• Cut basil leaves into chiffonade (roll leaves together as if making a cigar and run your knife perpendicular through at very thin intervals--the result will be little strips of basil).
• Sprinkle basil over tomatoes, add pepper, toss and serve.
• Notes: I thought that the salad tasted the best after a few hours. The downside is that your basil can turn a little dark. I'd still say it is worth letting the salad mascerate for a couple hours--maybe adding basil leaves in an hour before serving.

BASIL & CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cut some tomatoes in half; place in large bowl. Add remaining tomatoes and basil; mix lightly.
• Mix dressing and garlic until blended. Add to tomato mixture; toss to coat.
• Sprinkle with pepper.

CHERRY TOMATO, BACON AND BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, toss together tomatoes, bacon and chopped basil.
• In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar and salt and pepper to taste.
• Slowly whisk in olive oil in a steady stream, whisking until emulsified.
• Pour dressing over tomatoes, toss lightly and garnish with basil sprigs.

CHERRY TOMATO BASIL AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Put the tomatoes, scallions and basil in a large bowl and toss.
• 2. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, The vinegar, garlic and the salt and pepper to taste. Pour over the tomato mixture and toss.
• 3. Place the tomato mixture in a shallow serving bowl or on a platter. Top with the crumbled goat cheese and sprinkle with the capers.
• 4. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil and add a bit more of the cracked pepper if desired and serve.