Tomato Salad

5 from 1 vote

A fresh and vibrant tomato salad featuring juicy heirloom tomatoes, creamy burrata, and a zesty lemon-herb vinaigrette, for a refreshing and flavorful dish perfect all summer long.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings:

Calories: 289kcal

Author: Teri & Jenny

Ingredients

lemon-herb vinaigrette

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 1 to 1 1/2 lemons)
2 1/2 tablespoons minced mix herbs of choice (such as dill, tarragon, mint, thyme, basil)
1 grated garlic clove
2 teasoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons honey
salt and pepper to taste

salad

3 large, ripe heirloom tomatoes cut into wedges
1/4 small thinly sliced red onion
12 seeded castelvatrano olives halved
8 ounces burrata ripped into a few pieces

garnish

chopped fresh herbs of choice

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Instructions

vinaigrette

Place all vinaigrette ingredients in a jar and lightly season with salt and pepper.
Close lid and vigorously shake until well mixed. Adjust salt and pepper as needed, close lid and again. Set aside.

assembly

On a large plate or platter, spread tomato wedges in a single layer and drizzle with some vinaigrette. Allow tomatoes and vinaigrette to sit for 10 minutes.
Top with thinly sliced red onion, olives and burrata pieces.
Drizzle more vinaigrette over salad.
Top with fresh herbs and serve.

Notes

Best Tomatoes to Use

The variety of tomatoes you use is less important than the ripeness and sweetness of the tomatoes. It truly makes the biggest impact on this salad.

Heirloom tomatoes are our favorite choice since they tend to be the most vibrant in color and rich in flavor. You can also use cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, or even Roma tomatoes. These varieties tend to be meatier and less watery than other varieties. Mix it up for a unique look and flavor profile, using some red, purple, yellow, and orange tomatoes!

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