There is a quote that I suddenly can relate to, that goes something like this…..
“You are either green and growing, or ripe and rotting”
No doubt that this person grew tomatoes.
I am convinced that with a few fresh, simple ingredients you can produce something extraordinary. My proof is below.
Summer Heirloom Tomato Salad
Serves 4-6
Serves 4-6
Ingredients:
2-3 lbs. summer tomatoes (all colors, shapes and sizes), chopped, quartered or sliced
1 medium white onion, halved, then thinly sliced
Handful of fresh basil, chopped
For vinaigrette dressing
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup good quality vinegar or fresh lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Directions:
In a large bowl, mix the tomatoes, onion and basil.
In a separate bowl, add the olive oil, Dijon mustard, vinegar or lemon juice, salt and pepper. Use a fork to blend vigorously.
Pour over the salad and toss.
Enjoy!
Tomatoes on the Vine 
This is all a salad needs to be!
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simply and perfect
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Looks delicious Velva – the green zebra's are one of our favorites. I like using the variety of tomatoes in this.
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This looks delicious and just what a summer salad should be.Carolyn
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I love this salad in the Indian avatar as well, with a little green chilly thrown in and mustard oil. Yum.
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I love all the colours of the different varieties. It makes it look even more delicious!
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This is perfect for the weather we are experiencing.
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I would like to dive right in.Sam
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Nothing better, Velva. A perfect salad!
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Those green tomatoes threw me off for a minute. Forgot about the green varieties that are ripe even while staying green.
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Nothing better than a summer tomato!
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Beautiful colors!!! That salad does looks tasty!!!
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Perfect! Great tomatoes don't need anything else!
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This is my kind of salad. I love vinaigrette dressings.
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Simple and delicious!
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Given the title of your blog, I'm not surprised to see all the tomato recipes! This looks like a simple and tasty salad.
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My heirlooms are just starting to turn colors so it will still be a little while before they are ready to eat 🙂 I love heirlooms, they are the best!
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Lovely. Glad I saw this before I went to the farmers' market. My husband will LOVE this.
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This is and does sound extraordinary. The best things are the simplest things by they are closest to its original flavor. I love tomato and onion pairings and this by far exceeds my expectation of the duo
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I'm drooling!
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There's nothing better! a beautiful salad with a delicious dressing – lovely !Mary x
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My favorite kind of summer dish! I love the addition of the mustard in your dressing. Great idea!
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I went out to my winter garden yesterday and discovered all sorts of rogue heirloom tomatoes growing in random spots. 🙂 It made me so happy. Hopefully in a few more months I will be able to make a salad as gorgeous as yours. 🙂
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Simple and perfect summer salad!
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Oh my, how beautiful! Hurry and ripen, tomatoes here!
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PS – I was right–my husband loved it. Thanks, Lady–keep 'em coming!
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such a gorgeous salad,love the tang in them & are unbelievably quick to get done 🙂
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Simple is good! Love that shot, so much color.
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