Heirloom and Cherry Tomato Salad Recipe

Name: Heirloom and Cherry Tomato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Servings: persons

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

1
Stem the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half.
2
Core the larger tomatoes and cut them into slices or wedges.
3
For the vinaigrette, macerate the shallot in the vinegar with the garlic and a little salt.
4
Whisk in the oil.
5
Taste and adjust the acidity and salt as necessary.
6
Put the tomatoes in a shallow salad bowl or on a platter.
7
Season with salt and pepper, strew on the chopped basil leaves, and carefully dress with the vinaigrette.
8
Thin slices of peeled lemon cucumber and torpedo onion are wonderful additions to the salad.
9
For a more elegant tomato salad, slice perfectly ripe heirloom tomatoes and arrange them on a platter.
10
Season with salt and pepper, a splash of good Champagne, and a generous drizzle or extra-virgin olive oil.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Heirloom and Cherry Tomato Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Heirloom and Cherry Tomato Salad

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