When you don’t know what side to make, this heirloom tomato salad is the one.
This straight-forward tomato side salad lets sweet seasonal heirloomtomatoesshine in all their colorful glory.
In-season tomatoes are crucial.
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If you cant find heirlooms, cherry tomatoes would also work well.
The mustardy vinaigrette is the perfect punchy dressing to contrast the natural sweetness of thebasiland tomatoes.
Store in an airtight container or glass jar with a tight-fitting lid in the refrigerator.
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Arrange the tomatoes on the platter up to a few hours ahead, and store wrapped in the refrigerator.
Top with dressing before serving.
Serve with crusty bread, pasta, soup, couscous orquinoasalad.
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It also pairs well with a cheese board as an appetizer, or with aquicheor frittata for brunch.
)shallot, finely chopped (2 Tbsp.)
4small(2 lb.
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Gradually whisk in olive oil until combined.
Arrange tomatoes:
Arrange tomato wedges on a large serving platter.
Add dressing to tomatoes:
Spoon shallot mixture over tomatoes.
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Taste and re-season your tomato salad if needed before serving.
The flavor of the tomatoes will greatly affect the flavor of the overall salad.
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
