Best John Villas Beefsteak Tomato Salad Recipes

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JOHN VILLA'S PINEAPPLE CARPACCIO WITH BLUEBERRIES, MINT AND FRESH COCONUT



John Villa's Pineapple Carpaccio with Blueberries, Mint and Fresh Coconut image

Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 pint of blueberries (about 40 to 45 berries)
1/2-ounce sugar
2 ounces water
1 small pineapple
8 to 10 fresh mint leaves, rinsed
3/4 ounces fresh coconut meat, shredded

Steps:

  • Place blueberries, sugar, and water into a bowl. Stir to dissolve sugar and marinate for about 10 minutes (do not refrigerate). Slice pineapple as thinly as possible and place slices on 4 chilled plates covering the entire plate. Pat mint leaves dry, and place on top of one another and roll tightly, then slice across as thin as possible. Top the pineapple with the blueberry mixture. Sprinkle with mint ribbons, coconut and drizzle some of the remaining water mixture over the entire plate.

BEEFSTEAK TOMATO SALAD



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While the rest of the meal is on the grill, toss together this cool steakhouse salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 shallot, minced
2 teaspoons capers, rinsed and coarsely chopped
3 ripe beefsteak tomatoes
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together red-wine vinegar and olive oil; stir in shallot and capers.
  • Core tomatoes; cut each into 8 wedges and place in a serving bowl. Drizzle with dressing, and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g

STACKED TOMATO AND BURRATA SALAD



Stacked Tomato and Burrata Salad image

Comparing mozzarella and burrata is a little unfair, as burrata is significantly richer and creamier. It's not like comparing apples and oranges; it's more like apples and supermodels. In fact, burrata means 'buttered,' which is really all you need to know.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 vine-ripened tomato, cored and cut into 1/2-inch slices
flaked sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
ΒΌ cup burrata cheese, or more to taste
1 tablespoon torn fresh basil leaves, or to taste
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Place bottom tomato slice onto a plate and season with sea salt and black pepper. Spread burrata cheese over tomato slice and top with torn basil leaves. Drizzle with olive oil. Top with next tomato slice. Repeat cheese-tomato layering process with remaining slices, finishing with top tomato slice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.3 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Cholesterol 45.1 mg, Fat 27.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 10.4 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 485.5 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

BEEFSTEAK TOMATO SALAD



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This recipe is from Season 5 Top Chef contestant Ariane Duarte. It combines juicy summer-ripe tomatoes, sweet watermelon and tangy feta cheese for a refreshing dish. It is different but delicious.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Melons

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 ripe beefsteak tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
12 seedless watermelon sticks (3 inch long sticks)
8 sticks firm feta cheese (2 inch long sticks)
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (good quality)
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
basil leaves
sea salt or herb fleur de sel
2 cups fresh basil leaves
1 cup olive oil
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • To prepare Basil Oil: blanch 2 cups basil leaves in boiling water, then immediately place in ice water; drain well.
  • Transfer drained basil to blender; add 1 cup olive oil and salt to taste; process 1 minute or until pureed.
  • Pass through a fine mesh strainer.
  • To prepare the salad, divide tomato slices among four salad plates.
  • Top each with three sticks watermelon and two sticks feta cheese; drizzle with olive oil, balsamic vinegar and some Basil Oil.
  • Garnish with basil leaves; serve salt separately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 619, Fat 67.8, SaturatedFat 9.4, Sodium 6.8, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.5, Protein 1.4

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