Description
Ina Garten’s Heirloom Tomato Salad is a simple yet flavorful dish that showcases the beauty and taste of heirloom tomatoes. This salad features a mix of colorful tomatoes, fresh basil, and a light vinaigrette, making it an ideal side dish or appetizer for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds heirloom tomatoes (variety of colors and sizes)
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- Optional: 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Prepare Tomatoes: Wash and core the tomatoes. Cut them into wedges or slices.
- Slice Onion: Thinly slice the red onion and soak in cold water for 10 minutes to reduce sharpness.
- Make Vinaigrette: Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, kosher salt, black pepper, and sugar in a small bowl.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, gently toss the tomatoes, drained red onions, and basil leaves.
- Add Dressing: Pour the vinaigrette over the tomato mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Optional Garnish: Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top if desired.