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    Heirloom Tomato Basil Salad in 10 Minutes

    Published: Aug 16, 2021 Modified: Aug 16, 2021 By Sujata Shukla This blog generates income via ads. This post may contain affiliate links. PepperOnPizza may earn a commission for purchases made after clicking these links. View our disclosure policy for details

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    Cherry tomatoes, red, black, green, yellow all sliced into a white bowl. Garnish of colourful flowers yellow, white, purple, orange and basil leaves. On a pale pink background. Bowl with green basil dressing to the back. Pink napkin with white thread to the left
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    This heirloom tomato basil salad is adapted from one of Jamie Oliver's recipes. Colourful sliced tomatoes (cherry tomatoes are perfect for this salad) in a fresh dressing of basil leaves, white wine vinegar and olive oil. Takes less than 10 minutes to make, and is utterly delicious!

    Sliced cherry tomatoes, red, green, black, purple, orange in a white bowl edged with green. Yellow, purple, red, white edible flowers decorate one side of the heirloom tomato basil salad, with bright green basil leaves tucked in at the sides. Bowl of green basil dressing to the right, white and blue covered cook book by Jamie Oliver to the right. All on a pale pink background with a pink napkin dotted with white to the left
    Easy Cherry Tomato Salad with Basil Leaves Dressing

    I was idly watching (re-re watching) one of Jamie Oliver's 30 minute meals TV episodes, as usual admiring the dexterity with which he chopped, pureed, sautéed while he talked and smiled and explained the easiest way to go about making the dish on hand. I suddenly realised that I was hungry, had not made lunch and was not interested in spending time on making it either. And there was this bag full of heirloom tomatoes and cherry tomatoes, different colours, shapes and sizes, just what Jamie prescribes for his salads.

    A bunch of purple basil (the original recipe calls for green basil, but purple was what I had on hand), a clove of garlic, a dash of olive oil and the nice white wine vinegar in my goodies cupboard, and there: lunch was on the table, in the form of a satisfying heirloom Tomato Basil Salad with sourdough bread.

    Making This Easy Tomato Salad

    Quantities are not important in this salad. You just need enough dressing to nicely coat the tomatoes all over. I have given an indicative list in the recipe below.

    Though the recipe is for an heirloom tomato basil salad, it can be made with any tomatoes you have on hand. The more colourful the better - red, orange, yellow with different degrees of sweetness and tanginess. Use the freshest tomatoes you can find for best results.

    Basil dressing is the one prescribed by Jamie Oliver for this salad and it is indeed very flavourful. Either green or purple basil may be used.

    Other interesting dressings that I pair with this cherry tomato salad are my Basil Oil or my favourite Garlicky Lemon Salad Dressing (link to recipes given below).

    Round white bowl edged in green with sliced cherry tomatoes, red, yellow, orange, green, black. With yellow, purple, white and orange edible flowers and basil leaves added. Bowl with green basil dressing to one side, all on a pale pink background and with a pink and white napkin on the left
    Easy Tomato Salad with fresh Basil Dressing

    What to Serve the Heirloom Tomato Salad With

    This is a very versatile salad and may be had with just about anything.

    You could have it by itself with just focaccia or bread, or with soup or a sandwich.

    Or slice some bread into cubes, and stir it into the salad and dressing for a quick panzanella. Give it 10 minutes for the juices to soak into the bread, before you eat.

    It makes a great side for pasta, pizza, quesadilla, a roll or a savoury au-gratin.

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    "Recipe"

    White bowl edged with pale green, filled with heirloom tomato basil salad of sliced colourful cherry tomatoes, red, orange, green, black garnished with edible flowers and basil leaves. On a pale pink surface with a pink napkin to the left. Glass bowl with green basil dressing to the right

    Heirloom Tomato Basil Salad with Basil Dressing - In 10 Minutes

    Sujata Shukla
    Easy tomato salad with heirloom or cherry tomatoes or just about any tomatoes you have. Slice them, puree basil leaves with olive oil, garlic and vinegar, season it and add to the tomatoes. Done in 10 minutes!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine American, british, Mediterranean
    Servings 2 servings
    Calories 111 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Basil Dressing

    • 1 cup basil leaves
    • 1 clove garlic
    • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 pinch salt or to taste
    • 1 teaspoon pepper freshly ground

    Heriloom Tomato Salad

    • 3 cups Sliced Tomatoes Fresh , different colours, shapes and sizes - about 500 gms
    • 2 tablespoons Edible flowers Optional

    Instructions
     

    • Wash basil leaves and pluck the leaves from the stalks. Dry in a salad spinner or with tissue, removing as much moisture as possible. Place the leaves in the food processor/mixie, reserving a few for garnish
    • Add olive oil, peeled clove of garlic and vinegar. A pinch of salt and pepper. Puree till you get an oily fluid paste. Don't add water. Add more oil if required for pureeing.
    • Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired.
    • Chop the tomatoes, halving the small ones and cutting the larger ones into bite sized chunks.
    • Pour some of the dressing into a bowl, add the chopped tomatoes.
    • Mix well just before serving, so that the dressing covers the salad. Check the taste, add more dressing if required. Check for seasoning and add more salt and pepper if required.
    • Add a garnish of edible flowers and the reserved basil leaves, if available. Serve the Tomato salad with focaccia or bread, or as a side for pasta, pizza, a sandwich or roll or quesadilla or a savoury au gratin.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1.5cupsCalories: 111kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 32mgPotassium: 587mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Basil Dressing, Cherry Tomato, Heirloom Tomato, Quick Tomato Salad, Tomato Salad
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    1. Sujata Shukla says

      July 29, 2016 at 2:42 pm

      Thanks Paluk! Let me know how it works out!

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    2. Paluk Khanna says

      July 29, 2016 at 1:23 pm

      I will certainly try this !!

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