HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD WITH WATERCRESS AND PICKLED SHALLOTS

Heirloom Tomato Salad with Watercress and Pickled Shallots image

Provided by Diana Yen

Number Of Ingredients 9

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.