Recipes

Name: Tomato Cucumber Salad
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup Fisher® Chef’s Naturals Pine Nuts, toasted; 3-4 large Roma tomatoes, sliced; 1 medium cucumber, peeled and sliced; 4 ounces bocconcini (mini mozzarella balls), drained &amp; halved; 4 ounces Kalamata olives, sliced lengthwise; 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced; Dressing:; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Tomato Cucumber Salad

Salads, Pine Nuts

Yield: 4 Servings
Prep Time: N/A
Cook Time: N/A
Put a nutty spin on the classic tomato cucumber salad recipe by adding the unique flavors of toasted pine nuts and fresh mozzarella!

Ingredients

1/4 cup Fisher® Chef’s Naturals Pine Nuts, toasted
3-4 large Roma tomatoes, sliced
1 medium cucumber, peeled and sliced
4 ounces bocconcini (mini mozzarella balls), drained & halved
4 ounces Kalamata olives, sliced lengthwise
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
Dressing:
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

Place pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium-low heat, tossing frequently until lightly toasted (about 3-5 minutes or until golden brown and fragrant). Set aside.
For dressing, in small bowl whisk balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in oil, mixing until well blended; set aside.
Layer tomatoes, cucumber and mozzarella across the plate. Sprinkle toasted pine nuts, olives and basil over layered salad.
Drizzle salad dressing; serve immediately.