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Simple Summer Tomato Salad

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 This simple salad makes the most of juicy tomatoes at the peak of season. Toss ripe tomatoes with a classic vinaigrette, thinly sliced red onion, and a shower of fresh basil and mint. You’ll want to have it on repeat all summer long.



Ingredients

For the vinaigrette

  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • 1 teaspoon honey

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

For the salad

  • 1/4 medium red onion, very thinly sliced

  • 2 pounds ripe tomatoes, any and all varieties welcome

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chiffonade

  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chiffonade

Method

  1. Make the vinaigrette: 

    In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, and honey until the honey dissolves. Whisk in the olive oil until blended.

    Bowl of Vinaigrette for Summer Tomato Salad Recipe

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  2. Macerate the red onions:

    Add the sliced onions into the vinaigrette and tuck them down into the dressing. Set aside to macerate while you assemble the salad.

    Onions Macerating in Bowl of Vinaigrette for Tomato Salad

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  3. Cut the tomatoes:

    Trim out the stem and base of the stem from the tomatoes. Cut tomatoes into 1/2-inch-thick slices. If you’re including some cherry tomatoes, cut in half.

    Tomatoes Sliced on Cutting Board for Simple Summer Salad

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  4. Assemble the salad and serve:

    Arrange the tomatoes on a large plate or medium platter and season both sides with salt. Lightly shower with freshly ground black pepper. 

    Pour the dressing and onions over the salad. Use your hands to gently nestle the tomatoes in the dressing and distribute the onions evenly. Scatter with basil and mint. Taste and add more salt and/or pepper, if needed. 

    Serve immediately.

    Board of Sliced Tomatoes for Simple Summer Tomato Salad

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    Simple Summer Tomato Salad Topped with Onions and Vinaigrette

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    Vinaigrette and Onions Spread on Top of Simple Summer Tomato Salad

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  5. Storage:

    This salad is best the day it’s made, but can be enjoyed a day or two later if covered well and stored in the fridge.  

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    Closeup of Simple Summer Tomato Salad

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