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Ultimate Heirloom Tomato Salad Recipe 🍅 Fresh Summer Flavors! Healthy 15 Minutes, Easy Gourmet Dish

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Heirloom Tomato Salad

Cultural Context

Heirloom tomato salad is a vibrant dish that celebrates the peak of summer harvests, particularly in Italy where tomatoes are a staple. Traditionally enjoyed as a refreshing side, this salad showcases the beauty and flavor of heirloom varieties, which are known for their diverse colors and shapes. Today, it's a popular choice in many cuisines around the world, often served at gatherings and outdoor events during the warm months.

ItalianITside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
4 cups fresh heirloom tomatoes
1 small red onion
1/2 cup fresh basil
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Feta provides a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: red wine vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is lower in calories and has a mild flavor.

1

Wash the heirloom tomatoes and fresh basil before starting.

2

Cut the heirloom tomatoes into chunks, removing the stem, and place them in a bowl.

3

Slice half of a red onion and add the slices to the bowl, separating them as you go.

4

Chop fresh basil and add it to the salad bowl.

5

In a separate bowl, mix together 1/4 cup of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar until combined.

6

Pour the dressing over the salad and sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper to taste.

7

Mix everything together until well combined.

Cooking Techniques

slicingdrizzling

Equipment Needed

cutting boardknifeserving platter

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-free

Allergens

milk

Also Known As

Caprese SaladTomato Salad
Local Name: Insalata di pomodori heirloom

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