Best 20 Heirloom 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.

HEIRLOOM TOMATO & ZUCCHINI SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, zucchini and peppers. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, oil, sugar and salt until blended. Stir in herbs., Just before serving, drizzle dressing over salad; toss gently to coat.

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 TOMATO SALAD WITH FETA

Steps:

• Whisk basil, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl to make dressing.
• Arrange tomatoes and cucumbers in a serving dish. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with feta cheese.

HEIRLOOM TOMATO AND FETA SALAD

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.

FRESH HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD

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.

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD WITH NECTARINES, AVOCADO, AND ARUGULA

Steps:

• Whisk oil and vinegar together in a bowl.
• Place the sliced tomatoes on a platter and drizzle with about half of the vinaigrette and sprinkle with a pinch of regular salt. Place half the arugula on top of the tomatoes, then add the nectarine and avocado slices. Add the balance of the arugula and gently toss ingredients with the balance of the vinaigrette. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and more pepper.

GRILLED CORN, HEIRLOOM TOMATO, AVOCADO, AND ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Add corn to boiling water and cook, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and immediately transfer to ice-water bath. Drain and pat dry.
• Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush corn with olive oil and season with salt and pepper; cook, turning, until lightly charred on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
• Let corn cool slightly; cut kernels from cobs. Transfer corn to a large bowl, along with tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeno, arugula, lime juice, red-wine vinegar, and olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
• Transfer corn mixture to a serving platter and arrange avocado slices around salad; season with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil before serving.

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD WITH FETA DRESSING

Steps:

• Slice the larger tomatoes into thick slices and halve or quarter the smaller ones. Place them on a serving plate, alternating color and sizes, and sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
• To make the dressing, in a large bowl, whisk together half of the feta with the olive oil, vinegar, garlic and oregano until just combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Peel and slice the avocado, reserving some for garnish, and place it on top of the tomato. Pour the dressing over the salad and top with the reserved avocado and onion. Sprinkle the remaining feta on top and serve.

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD WITH CRUMBLED GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Whisk mayonnaise, buttermilk, green onions, lemon juice, garlic, and salt for dressing together in a small bowl. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to use if not serving immediately.
• Combine tomatoes, onion, lemon juice, salt, and pepper for salad in a bowl.
• Divide mixture between plates. Drizzle with dressing and top with crumbled goat cheese.

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD WITH MOZZARELLA AND BASIL

Steps:

• Whisk together vinegar, mustard, salt, sugar, and pepper in a large bowl. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking constantly until dressing is emulsified. Add tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil and toss well. Season with salt and pepper.

HEIRLOOM TOMATO, CORN, AND FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk oil, vinegar, garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper for vinaigrette together in a small bowl; set aside.
• Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add corn, cover, and steam until just slightly tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
• While the corn is steaming, core each tomato and cut crosswise into 4 thick slices.
• Carefully remove corn from the pot and remove kernels by running a knife down the sides of the ears.
• Place one tomato slice on each of 4 plates. Drizzle with vinaigrette (using up about 1/3). Top with a little feta cheese and onion, then sprinkle with corn kernels, basil, and chives. Continue layering the ingredients, ending with a tomato slice, herbs, and cheese to garnish.
• Let marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.

HEIRLOOM TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA SALAD

Steps:

• In a wooden salad bowl toss all ingredients together.
• Season with salt and pepper according to taste.
• Serve immediately.

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD WITH FRESH GREENS, BLUE CHEESE AND CREAMY CHIVE DRESSING

Steps:

• Place greens in a bowl and toss with the vinegar and oil and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a platter. Arrange tomatoes over greens, sprinkle with salt, and drizzle with chive dressing. Sprinkle blue cheese over top and garnish with a few fresh chives.
• Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

GRANDMA'S HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Add the cucumbers, onions and salt to a bowl, and stir to combine. Set aside for 30 minutes to draw out any excess moisture. Drain and discard the liquid.
• Add the mayonnaise, cider vinegar, dill and sugar to a large bowl; season with pepper and stir to blend. Add the tomatoes and the drained cucumbers and onions, and toss to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.

PHILIPPE BERTINEAU'S HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD WITH FARM GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Slice each large tomato crosswise into 1/4-inch slices. Arrange each variety of tomato in alternating colors in a circle around a serving platter, then place the baby tomatoes in the center.
• Sprinkle the tomatoes with the minced shallots, oil, vinegars, salt and pepper. Marinate the tomatoes 2 minutes, turn over and marinate 2 minutes on the other side.
• Crumble the goat cheese on top of the tomatoes and sprinkle the chopped basil. Season with gray sea salt. Wait 10 minutes before serving. (Do not refrigerate.)

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD WITH GARLIC OIL

Steps:

• Heat oil and garlic in a small saute pan over medium-low heat. Cook until garlic is golden, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a bowl, and let cool for 10 minutes.
• Arrange tomatoes on a serving platter, and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with the garlic oil, and sprinkle with chives and basil just before serving.

HEIRLOOM GRAPE TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare the vinaigrette, just before use. Place the lemon in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave until the essential oils in the skin are released. Since the lemon will be hot coming from the microwave, you will need to set it aside briefly, until it cools just enough to handle.
• Pour vinegar into a blender, turn it on, and then squeeze in lemon juice from the microwaved lemon. Leaving the blender running, add 1 at a time through the feed opening: garlic, mustard, chives, basil, and yogurt, and blend until smooth. While keeping the blender running, add oil through the feed opening in a slow stream.
• Mix together tomatoes, celery, and scallions and toss with dressing.

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK DRESSING AND BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• Dressing.
• Whisk first 6 ingredients in small bowl. Season dressing with coarse salt and freshly ground pepper.
• Salad.
• Place tomatoes and shallots in large bowl. Add oil and lemon juice; sprinkle with coarse salt and freshly ground pepper and toss. Divide among 6 plates. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with blue cheese, green onions, and parsley.

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD

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.