Description
Heirloom Tomato Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer. Bursting with flavor from ripe heirloom tomatoes, fragrant basil, and a zesty balsamic vinaigrette, this salad is perfect for picnics or casual brunches. Its striking colors and delightful taste make it an impressive addition to any meal. Enjoy this culinary masterpiece that transforms simple ingredients into a memorable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium heirloom tomatoes (about 500g), assorted colors
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse heirloom tomatoes under cool water and slice them into wedges or rounds.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced tomatoes and torn basil leaves.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and balsamic vinegar until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the tomato mixture, add salt and pepper, then gently toss to coat.
- Serve immediately or let rest for about 10 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg