Heirloom Tomato Salad with Basil Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Heirloom Tomato Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 to 3/4 of a crusty country loaf of bread; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 1 large shallot, finely diced; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, excellent quality; Freshly ground black pepper; 4 to 5 pounds tomatoes, preferably heirloom and multicolored, sliced; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, preferably multicolored, halved; Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; Handful of fresh basil leaves torn or cut into thin strips (see Note)

Servings: persons

1/2 to 3/4 of a crusty country loaf of bread
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 large shallot, finely diced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, excellent quality
Freshly ground black pepper
4 to 5 pounds tomatoes, preferably heirloom and multicolored, sliced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, preferably multicolored, halved
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Handful of fresh basil leaves torn or cut into thin strips (see Note)

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TO PREPARE THE CROUTONS:
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Preheat the oven to 200F.
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Tear the bread into small pieces about the size of a quarter.
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On a baking sheet toss the bread with the olive oil and salt and pepper to taste.
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Bake until the croutons are toasty and crunchy, about 30 minutes.
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Watch carefully.
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Turn the oven off and leave them until you are ready to toss the salad.
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TO MAKE THE DRESSING:
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Place the sea salt in a small bowl and add the shallot and vinegar.
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Let the shallot macerate for 10 minutes.
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Just before serving, whisk in the olive oil until well blended.
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Add pepper to taste.
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TO SERVE:
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Arrange the tomatoes on a large white platter, scattering the cherry tomatoes over the top.
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Spoon the dressing lightly over the tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and scatter the croutons and basil on top

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 to 3/4 of a crusty country loaf of bread, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, Salt and freshly ground black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, and more.

Yes, Heirloom Tomato Salad with Basil Vinaigrette 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 Tomato Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

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