Grated Tomatoes
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Grated Tomatoes
Melissa Ben-Ishay
Like my Garden Salsa and Greek Salsa, this recipe makes the best use of freshly grated summer tomatoes. I blended a quick basil oil (only used a few swirls, so you can use the rest over protein or fresh mozzarella) and it added so much flavor. Slather it on bread or eat it as a dip and enjoy all summer long.
Ingredients
- 2 heirloom tomatoes
- 1 smaller tomato
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Juice of ½ lemon
For the basil oil
- ¼ cup packed basil
- Zest of 1 lemon (about a ¼ teaspoon)
- 1 garlic clove
- Juice of ½ lemon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
Directions
- Grate the tomatoes with the wide holes of a box grater. Stir in the salt and lemon juice.
In a blender, combine the basil, lemon zest, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and olive oil and blend until smooth.
Spoon a few swirls of basil oil over the grated tomatoes and serve with crusty bread.
