Sliced Tomatoes With Pesto Dressing
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 servingsPrep
20Cook
2 hrsReady
2⅓ hrsLow Fat, Fat-Free, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Low Carb, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | tablespoons |
red wine vinegar
|
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
basil
dried |
|
| 3 | tablespoons |
parsley leaves
chopped |
|
| 1 | clove |
garlic
minced or pressed |
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
sugar
|
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
Parmesan cheese
|
|
| ⅓ | bunch |
olive oil
|
*
|
| 3 | large |
tomatoes
|
|
| 1 | x |
pine nuts
Lettuce leaves Ground Pepper Toasted (optional) |
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3E+1 | ml |
red wine vinegar
|
|
| 15 | ml |
basil
dried |
|
| 45 | ml |
parsley leaves
chopped |
|
| 1 | clove |
garlic
minced or pressed |
|
| 1.3 | ml |
sugar
|
|
| 1.3 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 1.3 | ml |
Parmesan cheese
|
|
| 0.3 | bunch |
olive oil
|
*
|
| 3 | large |
tomatoes
|
|
| 1 | 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.
