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A white enamel bowl containing Heirloom Tomato Salad garnished with mint.
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Heirloom Tomato Salad

Dressed with a simple garlic and basil vinaigrette, this Heirloom Tomato Salad is summer on a plate. Use in-season tomatoes for a salad that‘s juicy, naturally sweet, and full of flavor. It‘s the perfect refreshing summer side dish! This salad is ready in under 10 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: tomato
Servings: 4
Calories: 150kcal
Author: Namiko Hirasawa Chen

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs heirloom tomatoes (ideally chilled for 1–2 hours just before serving)

For the Dressing

  • 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar (you can substitute rice vinegar or champagne vinegar)
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • ⅛ tsp dried basil (if you use fresh, triple the amount)
  • ⅛ tsp dried parsley (if you use fresh, triple the amount)
  • ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp sugar (optional)
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Instructions

  • Gather all the ingredients.
    Heirloom Tomato Salad Ingredients
  • In a small mason jar, combine the dressing ingredients: 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar, 1 clove garlic (I use a garlic press), ⅛ tsp dried basil, ⅛ tsp dried parsley, ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper, ½ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt, and ¼ tsp sugar. Close the lid and shake well to emulsify.
    Heirloom Tomato Salad 1
  • Core 3 lbs heirloom tomatoes and cut them into wedges, then cut the wedges in half or thirds. Put them in a large serving bowl.
    Heirloom Tomato Salad 2
  • Pour the dressing over the tomatoes and toss everything together. If you did not chill the tomatoes ahead of time, you can put the salad in the refrigerator for 1 hour. If you make this salad ahead, the olive oil in the dressing may solidify in the fridge. Take out the salad 30 minutes prior to serving, so the oil will become liquid. Toss the tomatoes in the bowl again before serving.
    Heirloom Tomato Salad 3

To Store

  • You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 150 kcal · Carbohydrates: 13 g · Protein: 3 g · Fat: 10 g · Saturated Fat: 1 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g · Sodium: 116 mg · Potassium: 812 mg · Fiber: 4 g · Sugar: 9 g · Vitamin A: 2835 IU · Vitamin C: 47 mg · Calcium: 36 mg · Iron: 1 mg