Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Tomato Side Dish Ideas For Father's Day

free Father's Day clip art with BBQ grill and apron
BRUSCHETTA SALAD

http://www.kitchendaily.com/recipe/bruschetta-salad-78672/
Ingredients
1/2 cup olive oil

2 tablespoon red wine vinegar

2 medium tomato , cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups)

1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber

1 medium red onion , thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

1 tablespoon drained capers

2 cup Pepperidge Farm® Whole Grain Seasoned Croutons

Directions
Beat the oil and vinegar in a large bowl with a fork or whisk. Add the tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, basil and capers and toss to coat.

Add the croutons just before serving and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Tip: It's important to serve this salad immediately so that the croutons will stay crisp.

HERB GRILLED TOMATOES
Herb-Grilled Tomatoes
http://www.kitchendaily.com/recipe/herb-grilled-tomatoes-144311/
Ingredients4 small tomatoes

3 tablespoons dairy sour cream or plain yogurt

1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed

1 tablespoon fine dry bread crumbs

1 tablespoon finely shredded or grated Parmesan cheese

Fresh basil (optional)

Directions
Remove cores from tomatoes and cut tomatoes in half crosswise. Spread cut side of each tomato with sour cream or yogurt. Sprinkle each with basil. Sprinkle bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese on tomatoes. Arrange tomato halves in a foil pie pan.

Arrange preheated coals around a drip pan in a covered grill. Test for medium heat above the pan. Place the foil pan containing tomatoes on grill over drip pan. Cover and grill for 10 to 15 minutes or until tomatoes are heated through. Garnish with fresh basil, if desired. Makes 4 servings.

Herb-Grilled Roma Tomatoes: Prepare as directed above except substitute 4 Roma tomatoes for the small tomatoes. Do not core roma tomatoes. Cut lengthwise in half.

BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALAD

http://www.food.com/recipe/black-bean-and-corn-salad-dip-66294/photo?
Ingredients:

Servings:
6-8 Servings Size
Dressing
1/3 cup olive oil

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

1 garlic clove, minced

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano

salt, to taste

1/4 teaspoon sugar

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Salad
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 (15 ounce) can corn, rinsed and drained (fresh grilled is best)

3/4 cup red onion, chopped

1/2 cup tomato, diced

1/2 cup sweet red pepper, chopped

2 jalapenos, seeded-and finely chopped

1/4 cup fresh cilantro (I like to mix all three) or 1/4 cup parsley (I like to mix all three) or 1/4 cup basil, finely chopped (I like to mix all three)

Directions:

Prep Time: 15 mins
1. In a large bowl, combine salad ingredients.

2. In a small bowl whisk together dressing ingredients.

3. Pour over the bean mixture and toss until all ingredients are coated.