Recipe courtesy of Alice Waters
Heirloom and Cherry Tomato Salad
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 302
- Total Fat
- 28
- Saturated Fat
- 4
- Carbohydrates
- 14
- Dietary Fiber
- 4
- Sugar
- 8
- Protein
- 3
- Cholesterol
- 0
- Sodium
- 748
- Total: 20 min
- Prep: 20 min
Ingredients
1 (1/2-pint) basket assorted cherry tomatoes
2 pounds heirloom tomatoes, different colors and sizes
1 shallot, diced fine
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, smashed
Salt
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Pepper
Green and purple basil leaves, chopped
Lemon cucumbers and torpedo onions, optional
Directions
- Stem the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half. Core the larger tomatoes and cut them into slices or wedges.
- For the vinaigrette, macerate the shallot in the vinegar with the garlic and a little salt. Whisk in the oil. Taste and adjust the acidity and salt as necessary. Put the tomatoes in a shallow salad bowl or on a platter. Season with salt and pepper, strew on the chopped basil leaves, and carefully dress with the vinaigrette.
- Thin slices of peeled lemon cucumber and torpedo onion are wonderful additions to the salad.
- For a more elegant tomato salad, slice perfectly ripe heirloom tomatoes and arrange them on a platter. Season with salt and pepper, a splash of good Champagne, and a generous drizzle or extra-virgin olive oil.