HERILOOM TOMATO SALAD WITH HERBS AND CAPERS

HERILOOM TOMATO SALAD WITH HERBS AND CAPERS

Serves 6

Ingredients:

2 cups assorted heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved

½ cup (2 ounces) crumbled feta cheese

¼ cup thinly sliced basil (chop this right before you add, otherwise it will wilt)

3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint (chop this right before you add, otherwise it will wilt)

1 tablespoon drained capers, chopped (rinse/drain these otherwise they wilt)

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

2 pounds assorted beefsteak heirloom tomatoes, each cut into 6 wedges (or slices to decorate the plate)

1 teaspoon large crystal sea salt, such as Maldon

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Method:

Combine first 9 ingredients in a bowl. Sprinkle tomato mixture with salt and pepper; toss gently

*use ripper tomatoes since you are making a salad

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This recipe is absolutely delicious. If you don't believe me - make it and try it. If you like tomatoes you are gaurenteed to love it. But really, heirloom tomatoes make all the difference. Oh, and if you can't get ahold of Maldon salt, try to find a coarse French sea salt or even Irish. Not the same taste, but similar texture.