Herbed Heirloom Tomato Salad
Ingredients
- Heirloom Tomatoes
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Herbs
Instructions
- Gather up 2 pounds of the most beautiful heirloom tomatoes you can find, choosing a variety of colors, shapes and sizes. Cut them into wedges or thick slices. If you have cherry tomatoes, leave them whole. Arrange them on a chilled plate and sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and your favorite vinegar. Top with a sprinkling of fresh, torn herbs like tarragon, basil, chives, and/or Italian parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
Tomatoes this good deserve your best extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and even some highfalutin’ salt because each of this salad’s few ingredients defines the final flavor. Of course, the most important element is ripe, beauteous tomatoes, so hunt some down at your local farmers market.