HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD
From: redefinedmom.com
5 Heirloom Tomatoes, sliced
2 tbsp shallots, minced (or red onion if you are in a pinch)
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
⅓ cup olive oil
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
3 tbsp fresh basil, julienned
½ cup feta cheese
2 tbsp toasted pine nuts
1
Toast pine nuts ahead of time by placing nuts in a dry saute pan and cooking over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes or until they are just turning brown. (They are easy to burn. Ask me how I know.)
2
Cut tomatoes into 1/4″ to 1/2″ inch slices. Place tomatoes on paper towel to drain for approximately 10 minutes.
3
Combine shallots, garlic, and vinegar in a medium bowl. Set aside for 5 minutes. Slice tomatoes. Place on paper towels and allow to sit for 10 minutes.
4
Whisk in olive oil, salt and pepper to vinegar mixture. Set aside.
5
Place tomatoes on a large platter. Gently pour dressing over tomatoes and garnish with feta, basil and pine nuts. Let sit for 5 minutes and enjoy.
Ingredients
5 Heirloom Tomatoes, sliced
2 tbsp shallots, minced (or red onion if you are in a pinch)
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
⅓ cup olive oil
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
3 tbsp fresh basil, julienned
½ cup feta cheese
2 tbsp toasted pine nuts