Salad with Tomatoes, Melon, and Basil
Salads • European
Description
Salad with Tomatoes, Melon, and Basil
Ingredients
- Tomatoes 5 lbs
- Coarse Salt to taste
- Cantaloupe 1 piece
- Marinated cherries 0 lbs
- Fresh basil leaves ½ cup
- Olive Oil 1 tablespoon
- Ground Black Pepper to taste
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1
In a food processor, blend the chopped beefsteak tomatoes with 3 tablespoons of salt until pureed. Place the puree in cheesecloth and squeeze the juice into a bowl.
Step 2
Using a melon baller, scoop out many balls from the cantaloupe and transfer them to a bowl.
Step 3
Cut the remaining flesh from the cantaloupe and blend it until pureed. Squeeze out the juice and add it to the tomato juice. You should have about 4 cups of juice.
Step 4
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and transfer them to a bowl. Add the melon balls, basil, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well.
Step 5
Divide the salad into bowls and pour the juice over it. Serve immediately.
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