Simple Green Salad with Honey Tomato Vinaigrette

Name: Simple Green Salad with Honey Tomato Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ripe heirloom or beefsteak tomatoes; Kosher salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 teaspoons honey; 2 cloves garlic, grated; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Freshly cracked black pepper; 1 pound mixed greens (mesclun, endive, radicchio, butter lettuce); 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves, roughly torn; 1 wedge Parmesan, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 pound ripe heirloom or beefsteak tomatoes
Kosher salt
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons honey
2 cloves garlic, grated
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly cracked black pepper
1 pound mixed greens (mesclun, endive, radicchio, butter lettuce)
1 cup packed fresh basil leaves, roughly torn
1 wedge Parmesan, for garnish

1
For the vinaigrette: Roughly chop the tomatoes and mix with 2 teaspoons salt and the sugar.
2
Let macerate for 10 minutes to get the juices running, and then use your hands to crush the tomatoes.
3
Place the tomatoes in a fine mesh strainer set over a saucepot.
4
Use a rubber spatula to press all the liquid out of the tomatoes.
5
Discard the solids and save all the sweet juice.
6
Set the pot over medium heat and add the honey and garlic.
7
Simmer for 10 minutes or so until you are left with about 1/2 cup worth of tomato juice.
8
Turn the heat off and add in the Dijon mustard.
9
Then whisk in the olive oil to make an emulsification and season with salt and pepper.
10
For the salad: In a large bowl, add the greens and basil leaves.
11
Pour over some of the vinaigrette to lightly coat the greens and gently toss.
12
Shave some Parmesan over the top and finish with a few more cracks of fresh black pepper.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ripe heirloom or beefsteak tomatoes, Kosher salt, 1 teaspoon sugar, 2 teaspoons honey, and more.

Yes, Simple Green Salad with Honey Tomato 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.

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