Best Heirloom Tomato Salad With Watercress And Pickled Shallots Recipes

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

Ingredients

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

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD WITH WATERCRESS AND PICKLED SHALLOTS

Heirloom Tomato Salad with Watercress and Pickled Shallots image

Let colorful, sweet heirloom tomatoes shine in a simple side salad.

Provided by Diana Yen

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 shallot, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 small heirloom tomatoes (about 1 pound)
2 cups watercress

Steps:

Combine the shallot with ½ cup white wine vinegar, season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate 30 minutes, or until shallots turn pink. Strain before using.
To make dressing, take 2 tablespoons of vinegar from the shallot mixture and place in a bowl. Whisk in 1/2 cup of extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
To make the salad, cut the heirloom tomatoes into wedges. Place 2 cups watercress in a large bowl and top with tomato wedges, pickled shallots and dressing.