FANCY AND BEAUTIFUL TOMATO SALAD
Very loosely inspired by Lebanese fattoush, this is one of those dishes where you want to use only the ripest, most fragrant tomatoes in the bunch.
Provided by Sarah Jampel
Categories Bon Appétit Dinner Lunch Salad Tomato Feta Basil Mint Lemon Summer Vegetarian Soy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Quick & Easy Kid-Friendly
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Gently toss heirloom and cherry tomatoes and 1¼ tsp. salt in a medium bowl to combine and set aside.
- Finely grate lemon zest into a small bowl, then grate in garlic; set lemon aside.
- Heat oil in a small saucepan or skillet over medium until just starting to shimmer. Add za'atar and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and slightly darkened in color, about 1 minute. Add lemon zest and garlic, cook 10 seconds, then remove from heat. (You're looking to cook off the raw flavor of the garlic without losing the brightness of the lemon.) Transfer za'atar oil to a heatproof measuring cup.
- Place pita chips in a large bowl and drizzle 2 Tbsp. za'atar oil over; season with salt. Mix well with a rubber spatula, aiming to coat chips without breaking them into too many pieces.
- Cut reserved lemon in half and squeeze juice from 1 lemon half into a small bowl. Stir in honey and remaining ½ tsp. salt. Gradually add remaining za'atar oil, stirring constantly until emulsified. Taste dressing and add more lemon juice, honey, or salt if needed.
- Add feta, basil, mint, and reserved tomatoes to bowl with chips and drizzle dressing over; toss gently to combine.
- Spoon salad onto platter, making sure to leave no juices behind. Eat fast for crunchy chips or let sit for a crispy-gone-soggy experience.
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Kobir Khan
[email protected]This is a great salad for a special occasion. It's beautiful and delicious.
Kabeersing offical
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of tomatoes, but this salad changed my mind. It's so delicious and refreshing.
best friend stars
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make, but it looks like it took hours to prepare.
ocamia williams
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The tomatoes are sweet and juicy, the basil is fresh and aromatic, and the mozzarella is creamy and tangy.
Muhammad saja ullah
[email protected]This is the perfect summer salad. It's light and refreshing, and the colors are just beautiful.
Ram Prasad Tharu
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and the results are always stunning.
Suhaib Jutt
[email protected]This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The colors were so vibrant and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.