Best 10 Grandmas Heirloom Tomato Salad Recipes

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Summer is upon us, and that means it's time for the heirloom tomato salad. This classic dish is a celebration of the season's best tomatoes, and it's the perfect way to enjoy them. Whether you're looking for a light and refreshing lunch or a side dish for your next barbecue, this salad is sure to please. There are many different recipes for heirloom tomato salad, but they all share a few key ingredients: ripe heirloom tomatoes, fresh herbs, and a flavorful dressing. You can also add other ingredients, such as cheese, nuts, or seeds, to taste. No matter how you make it, heirloom tomato salad is a delicious and easy way to enjoy the summer's bounty.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FRESH HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD



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This tomato salad is a summertime must. The standout dressing takes these tasty ingredients to a brand-new level. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
3 large heirloom tomatoes, sliced
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
3 tablespoons chopped red onion
2 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Place salad greens in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic, sugar and oregano until blended. Pour over salad greens; toss to coat. Transfer to a large platter. Arrange tomato slices over greens. Top with basil, pine nuts, onion and cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 35mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BEAUTIFUL HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD



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The gorgeous palette of these seasonal favorites transform each plate into a summertime work of art.

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large yellow tomato
1 large red tomato
1 large orange or green zebra-striped tomato
1 pint (2 cups) cherry tomatoes
8 oz mozzarella cheese
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
2/3 cup olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup sliced fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Cut tomatoes into 1/2-inch slices; cut cherry tomatoes in half. Cut cheese into 1/2-inch slices.
  • In small bowl, mix vinegar and sugar. With whisk, beat in oil until well blended. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • To assemble salad, on serving platter, layer tomato slices with cheese. Sprinkle with basil; drizzle with vinaigrette. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD



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This is a simple yet elegant dish that always pleases my guests. Not only is it tasty, but it is healthy, too. The more varied the colors of the tomatoes you choose, the prettier the salad will be. -Jess Apfe, Berkeley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups cut-up heirloom tomatoes
1 cup multicolored cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup sliced red onion
DRESSING:
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon rubbed sage

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup baby arugula, washed
1/4 cup high-quality extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
Kosher salt
5 to 6 assorted heirloom tomatoes, cut into wedges and various other shapes
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
4 ounces goat cheese, room temperature
4 slices grilled baguette

Steps:

  • In a small bowl toss the arugula with 1 tablespoon each of the olive oil and red wine vinegar. Season with salt. Divide the arugula between 2 serving plates.
  • Toss the tomatoes with the remaining olive oil, vinegar, oregano, and salt. Arrange the tomatoes on the serving plates.
  • Spread 1 ounce of goat cheese onto each slice of grilled bread. Serve 2 slices of grilled bread with goat cheese with each plate.
  • Holy tomato!!

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD WITH ROSEMARY



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During the summertime, farmers markets have a great selection of heirloom tomatoes for a reasonable price. This is great as a cold salad, or for a different twist, grill straight on the BBQ for a warm but fresh side dish.

Provided by aimeej.B

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 sprig fresh rosemary, finely chopped
⅛ teaspoon dried oregano
kosher salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
3 large heirloom tomatoes, quartered
3 small heirloom tomatoes, quartered

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 110.4 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: medium heirloom tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, feta cheese, fresh parsley

Provided by Betsy Carter

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 medium heirloom tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Using a serrated knife, slice the tomatoes into ½-inch (1 cm) thick rounds.
  • Arrange the sliced tomatoes on a plate, alternating colors if desired.
  • Drizzle with the olive oil and balsamic vinegar, and sprinkle the feta and parsley on top.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 7 grams

HEIRLOOM TOMATO AND FETA SALAD



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This is a fresh, flavorful salad with heirloom tomatoes. Even my non tomato-eating husband likes this recipe. We went out to dinner for tapas one night and they had a similar salad. I came home and recreated it with my own twist. We loved it, I hope you do too. I'm sure this will work with regular tomatoes too.

Provided by Joanna DaCosta

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 medium heirloom tomatoes, sliced
1 (4 ounce) package feta cheese, or to taste
6 grape, seedlesses seedless red grapes, cut in half
¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 ½ tablespoons honey
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon dried basil
1 wedge lime
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger
1 teaspoon white vinegar, or as needed
1 slice yellow onion
¼ cup canola oil

Steps:

  • Blot tomato slices on a paper towel and place on a serving dish. Cut feta block into slices and place a slice on each tomato. Sprinkle with grapes.
  • Combine orange juice, honey, garlic, salt, and basil in a bowl. Squeeze lime wedge into the bowl. Grate ginger and onion on a nutmeg grater; scrape pulp into the bowl. Fill the vinegar bottle cap with vinegar and pour over the grater into the bowl, to get the remaining bits of ginger and onion juice. Whisk ingredients together. Slowly drizzle in oil while whisking until emulsified.
  • Spoon vinaigrette over the salad to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 25.1 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 466.3 mg, Sugar 12.8 g

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD



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Provided by Jonathan Sawyer

Yield 4 small servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon malt vinegar
2 small heirloom tomatoes (about 8 ounces total), cored, cut into thin wedges
1 cup (packed) small watercress sprigs
1/4 cup chopped fresh chervil or 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Whisk oil and vinegar in medium bowl. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Add tomatoes, watercress, and chervil; toss.

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Garlic     Tomato     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 large garlic cloves
1/2 cup olive oil
3 pounds assorted heirloom tomatoes

Steps:

  • Thinly slice garlic and in a small heavy saucepan cook in oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until pale golden, about 3 minutes. Remove pan from heat and transfer oil with garlic to a glass measuring cup to cool. (Garlic will continue to brown as it cools.)
  • Cut tomatoes into wedges and toss together in a serving dish. Season tomatoes with salt and pepper and drizzle with garlic-oil mixture.

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD



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Taste this terrific Heirloom Tomato Salad. Juicy tomatoes, savory cheese and fresh herbs make this tangy summertime salad a real crowd favorite.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb. mixed fresh tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onions
1/4 cup ATHENOS Crumbled Feta Cheese with Basil & Tomato
1/4 cup KRAFT Tuscan House Italian Dressing
2 Tbsp. each chopped fresh basil and parsley

Steps:

  • Combine ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 230 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes: The best tomatoes for this salad are ripe, juicy, and flavorful. Look for tomatoes that are deep red in color and have a slight give when you gently squeeze them.
  • Use a variety of tomatoes: For a more interesting salad, use a variety of tomatoes, such as cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, and heirloom tomatoes. Each type of tomato will add its own unique flavor and texture to the salad.
  • Slice the tomatoes thinly: To ensure that the tomatoes cook evenly, slice them thinly. This will also help them to absorb the flavors of the dressing more easily.
  • Make the dressing ahead of time: The dressing for this salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. This makes it easy to assemble the salad at the last minute.
  • Serve the salad immediately: This salad is best served immediately after it is made. The tomatoes will start to wilt if they sit for too long.

Conclusion:

Grandmother’s Heirloom Tomato Salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that showcases the best of summer tomatoes. It is a simple salad to make, but it is packed with flavor. The sweet tomatoes are perfectly complemented by the tangy dressing and the salty cheese. This salad is a perfect side dish for a summer barbecue or potluck, or it can be enjoyed as a light lunch or dinner.

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