Heirloom Tomato Salad
This vibrant heirloom tomato salad bursts with the colors and flavors of summer. Explore the delightful combination of juicy tomatoes, fresh herbs, and tangy vinegars. Just a touch of sweetness from sugar enhances the natural sweetness of the tomatoes, while the savory garlic and onions add depth. Drizzled with a quality olive oil, this dish is perfect to savor with a slice of rustic bread to soak up all the delicious juices.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 6 to 8 very ripe heirloom tomatoes, in a variety
- of sizes, shapes and colors
- 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 tsp. sugar
- Salt, to taste
- 2 green onions, 1⁄4 red onion or 1 shallot,
- chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped (optional)
- 2 tsp. minced fresh oregano, or to taste
- Balsamic vinegar, to taste
- Sherry vinegar or white wine vinegar, to taste
- 3 to 5 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
- Coarse country bread for serving
Instructions
- Slice the tomatoes, capturing their juices in a bowl. Layer the tomatoes on a platter, sprinkling them with the sugar, salt, green onions, garlic, oregano and the captured juices as you arrange them.
- Finish with a sprinkling <i>each</i> of balsamic vinegar and sherry vinegar, then drizzle with the olive oil. Let stand until ready to serve, or for up to 2 hours. Accompany with the bread for sopping up the juices. Serves 4.
- <b>Variations:</b> Other summery fresh herbs can be used in place of the oregano: 1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme or rosemary, 1 Tbs. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, or 2 to 3 Tbs. chopped fresh basil.
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