Heirloom Tomato Salad Basil (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 lbs heirloom or ripe slicing tomatoes
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1/2 cup red onion, small diced
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1/2 bunch fresh basil leaves
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1/4 tsp salt
→ Herb Capers Vinaigrette Dressing
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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1 tsp dried oregano or 1 tbsp fresh oregano leaves, chopped
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2 tbsp capers, drained and rough chopped
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1/4 cup olive oil
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1/4 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
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1/4 cup vinegar
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1 tsp dijon or yellow mustard
# Instructions:
01 -
Slice heirloom tomatoes into even round slices using a serrated knife. Wash and dry basil leaves. Chop some of the basil leaves to yield 1 tablespoon. Small dice red onions and set them aside.
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Add olive oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, and black pepper to a small bowl or jar. Whisk or shake to emulsify. Mix in chopped capers, chopped basil, and half of the diced red onions. Set dressing aside.
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Arrange sliced tomatoes on a wide salad platter. Top with the remaining half of the diced red onions. Sprinkle salt on the tomatoes and distribute the herb dressing, capers, and onions evenly.
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Garnish the salad with the remaining basil leaves and serve immediately.