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Cook Local – Heirloom Tomato Salad

June 28, 2016 by Souper Chef Deb Leave a Comment

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Cook Local – Heirloom Tomato Salad

Heirloom Tomato Salad with We Olive
Heirloom Tomato Salad with We Olive

On Wednesday I took my usual trip to the Farmer’s Market (most often I visit the one at Kaiser at 1st & Alluvial) and I was so excited to see so many beautiful heirloom tomatoes.

Heirloom Tomatoes
Heirloom Tomatoes

Now heirloom tomatoes aren’t the pretty ones you normally see in the grocery stores – heirlooms aren’t hybrids.  They aren’t perfectly round, perfectly red and most often have imperfections – they may be green, orange or red – some are even striped and may not look it, but they will be ripe. The difference between a hot house tomato and an heirloom tomato from the farmer’s market is extraordinary flavor, they are absolutely delicious!  And I knew they would be perfect for a salad.

Heirloom Tomato Salad
Heirloom Tomato Salad

Very simple, this salad has tomatoes, thinly sliced shallots and cucumbers and basil.  And for the dressing, I took a trip to Fig Market to We Olive.  I met with Wayne – Wayne and his wife Zona are the owners of We Olive.  Their store specializes in Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar and Specialty Food Items.  We had a great conversation and I learned a lot about their amazing products – did you know…

  • They only carry California grown extra virgin olive oils.  We Olive works with local artisan growers many of which are right here in the Central Valley!
  • They offer free sampling of olive oils and balsamic vinegars – the flavors range from light & buttery to robust & hearty – so many delicious varieties!
Pick your favorite and they fill your bottle while you wait!
Pick your favorite and they fill the bottle for you!
  • When you’ve used up your product, bring the bottle back in for a refill.  Refilling your bottle will save you $’s because this time you’re only paying for the olive oil!

So if you haven’t been by their location in Fig Garden – make sure you do!  If you mention this article you will receive a FREE T Cork (a dripless pour spout), with your purchase! 

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Cook Local – Heirloom Tomato Salad
Recipe Type: Salads
Cuisine: American
Author: Souper Chef Deb from Bowl Me Over
Prep time: 10 mins
Total time: 10 mins
Serves: 2-4 servings
Heirloom Tomato Salad shows off the very best of summer’s bounty.
Ingredients
  • An assortment of heirloom tomatoes, different sizes, shapes and colors
  • 1 shallot thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cucumber thinly sliced
  • 10-12 leaves fresh basil
  • We Olive Arbequina Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar for drizzling
  • Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Slice the large tomatoes thinly and arrange on a plate or platter. Add different assortments of tomatoes – if they are small, cherry-sized – no need to slice, the medium sized tomatoes I slice in half or thirds.
  2. Thinly slice the shallot and arrange over the tomatoes – the same with the cucumber.
  3. Clean & dry the basil leaves. Stack them on top of each other and thinly slice them into ribbons – scatter them over the top of the salad.
  4. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Serve at room temperature – do not refrigerate
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Hey - thanks for checking out the recipe! To introduce myself, I jokingly call myself Souper Chef Deb because often times the things I create end up in a bowl - hence the name Bowl Me Over!  I am a serious foodie and have been known as the go-to girl in our family for years, catering weddings and anniversary parties and in the summer help cook mountains of food for our family reunions.  My blog is about food, family, friends & fun. Got a favorite recipe? I'd love to hear about it - have a recipe request? I can help you with that too!

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