Heirloom And Cherry Tomato Salad Recipes

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place tomatoes, spinach and onion in a large bowl. Whisk together dressing ingredients; toss with salad. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.

ROASTED CORN AND HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Rub ears of corn with 2 teaspoons olive oil and sprinkle with salt and black pepper; roast the ears on the preheated grill, turning occasionally, until the kernels are lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Place red and yellow bell pepper on the grill and roast until the skins are blistered and lightly charred, turning often, about 15 minutes. Remove corn and bell peppers and let cool.
• Cut the kernels from the cobs and place into a large bowl. Peel skins from bell peppers, seed, and cut the peppers into 1-inch pieces; mix peppers and corn together. Lightly toss with heirloom tomatoes, red onion, and basil. Cover and refrigerate until serving time.
• Just before serving, mix in the salad greens and drizzle salad with 2 tablespoons olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Lightly toss to coat with dressing and season with salt and black pepper.

HEIRLOOM AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Stem the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half. Core the larger tomatoes and cut them into slices or wedges.
• For the vinaigrette, macerate the shallot in the vinegar with the garlic and a little salt. Whisk in the oil. Taste and adjust the acidity and salt as necessary. Put the tomatoes in a shallow salad bowl or on a platter. Season with salt and pepper, strew on the chopped basil leaves, and carefully dress with the vinaigrette.
• Thin slices of peeled lemon cucumber and torpedo onion are wonderful additions to the salad.
• For a more elegant tomato salad, slice perfectly ripe heirloom tomatoes and arrange them on a platter. Season with salt and pepper, a splash of good Champagne, and a generous drizzle or extra-virgin olive oil.

TRIPLE TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Drizzle 1 tablespoon oil on a small sheet pan. Add 3/4 cup of the cherry tomatoes, along with the garlic, thyme and smoked salt and pepper to taste. Toss together. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, honey, chiles, 1 tablespoon vinegar and the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil. Add the onions and remaining 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes and toss. Season with kosher salt and pepper; allow to marinate for 10 minutes.
• Add the remaining 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar to the roasted tomatoes. Arrange the roasted tomatoes on a platter and drizzle with the liquid. Add the marinated tomatoes and drizzle with some of the mustard vinaigrette. Top with the heirloom tomatoes. Finish by garnishing with the basil, dill and smoked salt.

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE AND ARUGULA

Steps:

• Slice large tomatoes into 1/4 inch thick rounds. Halve or quarter cherry, grape, or other small tomatoes. Divide the tomatoes among four plates, arranging them to show off the contrast in their colors.
• Top each plate of tomatoes with a handful of arugula, allowing a border of tomatoes to show around the edge of the plates.
• Divide the goat cheese evenly among the salads, crumbling it over the arugula and tomatoes.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, and basil.
• Drizzle each salad with vinaigrette, allowing about 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons of dressing per salad.
• Serve immediately. Enjoy.

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD WITH ROSEMARY

Steps:

• Whisk together the olive oil, rice wine vinegar, rosemary, and oregano in a large bowl. Add small and large tomatoes, and toss until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, 10 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Toss again before serving.