Heirloom Tomato Salad
Serves: 4
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 0 minutes
1 ½ serves per portion
Recipe courtesy of the Country Kitchens 2025 Country of Study Collection – Canada
Ingredients:
- 1kg heirloom tomatoes*, sliced or cut into wedges
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Pinch of white pepper
- Fresh basil leaves, torn
*Note: heirloom tomatoes can be substituted for any other tomatoes such as gourmet or cherry
Method:
- ADD tomatoes and red onion to a large salad bowl. Season with salt and set aside for 15 minutes.
- ADD vinegar, olive oil, garlic, thyme and pepper to a bowl and whisk together.
- POUR dressing over tomato and red onion. Gently toss to coat tomatoes.
- TOP with fresh basil and serve.
What's Great About It:
Ontario is a major producer of tomatoes, with over 300 varieties grown commercially. This easy recipe combines simple, fresh ingredients to create a salad that tastes like summer on a plate. With one and a half serves of vegetables per portion, the hero of this dish is the tomatoes, so try to select ripe, juicy varieties that have plenty of sweetness. This healthy salad makes a great accompaniment to all kinds of dishes. Pair it with grilled chicken, fish, or steak, or add in some avocado and a protein of your choice.
