Simple Summer Heirloom Tomato Salad Recipe

A good tomato needs nothing more than a pinch of sea salt and a drizzle of olive oil to shine. This minimalist tomato salad requires nothing more than olive oil, salt, purple basil and a handful of micro greens. Use colorful heirloom tomatoes to create contrast on the plate and enjoy this dish for lunch or dinner as an end-of-summer treat.

Simple Summer Heirloom Tomato Salad Recipe
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Prep Time
10
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0
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Servings
4
Great tomatoes don't need much to shine on the plate. Grab some extra-virgin olive oil and make it happen.
Total time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds assorted heirloom tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon purple basil
  • 1 handful micro greens or pea shoots
  • sea salt
  • olive oil
Directions
  1. Slice the tomatoes into 1/4-inch slices. Arrange on a plate.
  2. Sprinkle basil on top of the tomatoes, then top with the microgreens.
  3. Drizzle with olive oil and finish with sea salt to taste.
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