Heirloom Tomato Salad
With a symphony of flavors and textures, this tomato salad is a celebration of summer freshness. Juicy heirloom and cherry tomatoes are roasted to perfection, creating a caramelized sweetness that pairs harmoniously with creamy mozzarella, crunchy almonds, and briny capers. A drizzle of chive or lemon oil adds a zesty brightness, while the finishing touch of herb flowers or chives brings a pop of color and aroma to this vibrant dish. Get ready to savor the essence of the season with every bite of this delightful salad.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 pounds / 1 kg tomatoes ( a mix of small heirlooms & cherry tomatoes), halved
- 1/4 cup / 60 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or maple syrup
- couple pinches of fine grain sea salt
- 1/3 cup toasted almond slices
- 2 tablespoons capers, fried in a bit of oil
- 6 oz good mozzarella, torn into chunks
- a handful of torn lettuce leaves
- generous drizzle of lemon olive oil or chive oil*
- chive (or herb) flowers or minced chives, to serve
Instructions
- To start, you're going to roast about 1/2 of the tomatoes - as I mention up above, preferably a mix of cherry and heirlooms. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), and adjust the oven rack to the top third of the oven. Toss the tomatoes you will be roasting gently (but well) in a bowl along with the olive oil, sugar, and salt. Arrange them in a single layer, cut side up, on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake, without stirring, until the tomatoes shrink a bit and start to caramelize around the edges, 45 to 60 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- When ready to serve, gently toss the roasted and raw tomatoes with a bit of chive or lemon oil, most of the almonds, the capers, the mozzarella, and the lettuce. Taste and season with a bit more salt if needed. Serve topped with the remaining almonds, and any herb flowers you might have.
Cook Time
60M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
Serves 4 - 6 as a side.
Nutrition
- Calories: 114 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 1 g
- Protein Content: 1 g
- Fat Content: 11 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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