For the vinaigrette, use whatever herbs you like, but I recommend a mixture of 50 percent basil or parsley. The vinaigrette can be prepped but not assembled ahead of time, since it does not benefit from a long maceration period.
Ingredients
For the vinaigrette:
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano leaves
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon leaves
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil leaves
- 2 cups red and/or yellow tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice (about 2 to 3 tomatoes)
- 5 ounces Sweet 100 tomatoes, cut ½, 1 cup
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 10 large red and/or yellow tomatoes, about 8 ounces each, thinly sliced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 ounces (about 6 cups) fresh baby arugula
- 2-ounce chunk Parmesan
Directions
For the vinaigrette: In a medium bowl, combine the lemon juice, shallots, and garlic. Slowly whisk in the olive oil to form an emulsion. Add the chopped herbs. Stir in the diced tomatoes and Sweet 100's and mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
To assemble: On a round platter, arrange the sliced tomatoes in concentric circles, slightly overlapping the slices and alternating colors if using both red and yellow tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
Spoon the tomatoes from the vinaigrette over the sliced tomatoes, leaving some of the vinaigrette in the bowl. Toss the arugula in the bowl with the remaining vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange the arugula in the middle of the platter. Using a vegetable peeler, shave thin slices of Parmesan over the tomatoes and arugula. Pass freshly ground black pepper. Serve at room temperature.


















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By delunger_11970951
winter Park, 48
on August 06, 2010
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I made this last night for a dinner party. I waited to make this during the peak of tomato season, and it was Divine! I was hesitant to use all the herbs , but it all worked well together. I know its a lot of chopping but its worth it. I would definitely make this again.
Thanks Michael!
By barbaraaburkhardt
Washington, DC
on October 13, 2008
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I doubled this recipe for a dinner of 25 or so family and friends. It is a beautiful presentation on a large round platter. I was able to find mini-heirloom tomatoes to use for the vinaigrette, which made the dish even more colorful. In addition to looking spectacular, it also tastes great -- I think that the parmesan shavings are a nice departure from the classic pairing of tomotoes with fresh mozzarella -- which is of course delicious, too, but it's nice to change it up a bit. I will be making this again and again -- a permanent addition to my entertaining repertoire.
By Danelle Wandeler
California
on January 12, 2007
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This salad is so delicious! Great for summer BBQ's. Will add to my favorites for salads!!
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