Sliced Tomatoes With Pesto Dressing

Name: Sliced Tomatoes With Pesto Dressing
Cook time: P2H
Total time: P2H
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: red wine vinegar; basil; parsley leaves; garlic; sugar; salt; parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated; olive oil; tomatoes; pine nuts

Pesto is a fragrant green sauce that many people regard as one of Genoa’s greatest gifts to the world. It is a natural complement to tomatoes. Recipe from the California Culinary Acadamy.

YIELD

6 servings

PREP

COOK

2 hrs

READY

2⅓ hrs

Ingredients

TABLESPOONS RED WINE VINEGAR

TABLESPOON BASIL
dried

TABLESPOONS PARSLEY LEAVES
chopped

CLOVE GARLIC
minced or pressed

TEASPOON SUGAR

TEASPOON SALT

TEASPOON PARMESAN CHEESE

⅓

BUNCH OLIVE OIL *

LARGE TOMATOES

X PINE NUTS
Lettuce leaves Ground Pepper Toasted (optional) *

Directions

In a blender (or food processor) combine vinegar, basil, garlic, salt, sugar, cheese and oil.

Whirl (or process) until smooth and well combined.

Let stand at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours to blend flavors.

Stir well with a whisk or fork before using.

Core tomatoes (peel first, if you wish).

Slice about ½ inch thick.

Arrange in a shallow lettuce-lined serving bowl or on lettuce on individual plates.

Grind pepper over tomatoes to taste.

Drizzle tomatoes evenly with pesto.

Garnish with pine nuts, if you wish.

* not incl. in nutrient facts

Comments

Nutrition Facts

99g

Amount per Serving

Calories 19 11% of calories from fat

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0g 0%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 105mg 4%

Total Carbohydrate 1g 1%

Dietary Fiber 1g 5%

Sugars g

Protein 2g

Vitamin A 19% • Vitamin C 23%

Calcium 1% • Iron 2%

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