Best Molded Tomato Salads Recipes

GRANDMA'S MOLDED TOMATO SALAD

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I used to joke with my Mother about Grandma's "Moldy" Tomato salad. If you have heard of tomato aspic, this is somewhat of a variation of that dish. It is very easy and really so tasty. One of my favorite Jello Salads.

Provided by Pam Ellingson

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 c canned diced tomatoes with juice about one 1 lb can.
2 3 oz packages of lemon gelatin
1 c diced celery
1 c diced cucumber
1/2 c finely chopped green pepper
2 Tbsp grated or very finely diced onion
1/4 c sour cream
1 c mayonnaise
1 Tbsp horseradish (cream style)

Steps:

1. In a medium to large saucepan, heat tomatoes to just boiling and add gelatin. Stir until gelatin is dissolved. Remove from heat and chill until slightly thickened, usually between 45 minutes to one hour. Check occasionally so it doesn't set too much.
2. When thickened, stir in the remaining ingredients thoroughly and pour into a lightly oiled 6 cup mold or 9x15 baking pan. Chill til completely set.
3. To serve, unmold on lettuce leaf lined plate. Or if in a baking pan, cut into squares and serve.

GAZPACHO SALAD

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Here's a beautiful and tasty way to use garden vegetables. This fresh, colorful salad is great to make ahead and take to a potluck later, after the flavors have had a chance to blend. It's sure to be a success! -Florence Jacoby, Granite Falls, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

4 tomatoes, diced and seeded
2 cucumbers, peeled and diced
2 green peppers, seeded and diced
1 medium onion, diced
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
DRESSING:
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white vinegar
Juice of 1 lemon (about 1/4 cup)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons chopped green onions
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

In a 1-1/2-quart bowl, layer one-third to one-half of the tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, onion, olives, salt and pepper. Repeat layers two or three more times. , In a small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients. Pour over vegetables. Cover and chill several hours or overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 347mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

MOLDED VEGETABLE SALAD

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I FOUND this recipe years ago in an old cookbook. By using different colored gelatins, it blends in well with special holiday dinners. Of course, I use lime for our St. Patrick's Day celebration. Whatever the holiday, this salad is a big hit and there's seldom any leftover. -Pauline Albert, Catasauqua, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 package (6 ounces) lime gelatin
1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
1-1/2 cups boiling water
3/4 cup cold water
3 tablespoons vinegar
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped tomato
1 cup thinly shredded lettuce
3/4 cup thinly sliced radishes
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
4 teaspoons grated onion
Dash pepper

Steps:

In a bowl, dissolve gelatin and salt if desired in boiling water. Add the cold water and vinegar. Chill until partially set. Fold in remaining ingredients. Pour into a 4-cup mold that has been lightly coated with cooking spray. Chill until firm. Unmold onto a serving platter.

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MOLDED TOMATO SALADS

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These bite-sized tomato salads are a unique, flavorful approach to an appetizer course.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 pounds ripe tomatoes
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for molding salads
1 medium clove garlic, minced
1 large shallot, peeled and finely chopped
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh marjoram leaves, roughly chopped
8 shiso or nasturtium leaves, for garnish

Steps:

Prepare an ice bath, and bring a large saucepan of water to a boil.
Using a slotted spoon, lower the tomatoes, a few at a time, into the boiling water. Cook 15 to 30 seconds. Transfer tomatoes to the ice bath, and let stand several minutes. Drain the tomatoes in a colander.
Peel the tomatoes; remove and discard the cores. Slice tomatoes in half, and, using a melon baller, remove and discard all the seeds. Cut the tomato flesh into 1/4-inch dice, and transfer to a medium bowl. Sprinkle tomatoes with 1 teaspoon salt, and let them stand about 25 minutes.
Place the tomatoes in a sieve, and gently press down on the flesh, extracting as much of the liquid as possible. If your tomatoes are particularly juicy, let them stand 15 minutes more; reserve tomato water to use in sauces or vinaigrettes. Return the tomato flesh to the bowl, and add olive oil, garlic, shallot, and marjoram. Season with salt and pepper; mix to combine.
Generously brush a 1/2-cup dry measure with olive oil. Fill with tomato mixture, and press down with the back of a spoon, extracting any excess liquid; pour off liquid. Line a salad plate with a shiso leaf. Run a small knife between tomato mixture and the measure, and invert measure on shiso leaf. Gently tap bottom, and unmold salad.
Repeat step five with the remaining tomato mixture and shiso leaves, and serve.