Heirloom Tomato Salad w/ Homemade Croutons
I’m kind of mad at myself.
I cannot believe that I haven’t posted a tomato recipe this summer!!!
I LOVE tomatoes. And I’ve been eating them all summer. They are CRAZY delicious right now, and I’m in total denial that tomato season is slowly but surely coming to an end.
Look at these beauties.
True farmer’s market candy.
I don’t understand people who don’t like tomatoes. And I know several of them. Those people most likely have stopped reading by now. Or probably didn’t even open this post. That’s ok.
More tomatoes for me. And you!
This salad is SO summer, so easy, and so freaking delicious.
Have you ever made homemade croutons? You should. They’re divine.
And it’s a great way to put your kids to work in the kitchen.
Don’t let summer get away without making this! It’s almost too pretty to eat.
ALMOST.
They don’t even look real.
Heirloom Tomato Salad w/ Homemade Croutons
- Yield: 4 people 1x
Description
Sweet and juicy heirloom tomatoes with homemade croutons make for the perfect summer salad!
Ingredients
For the croutons:
- 1 mini loaf sourdough bread
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt
- pepper
For the dressing: (store extra dressing in the fridge)
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced shallot
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup olive oil
For the salad:
- 4–5 pounds heirloom tomatoes, sliced 1/2 inch thick
- 1 large handful cherry tomatoes, halved
- 6–7 fresh basil leaves, julienned
Instructions
For the croutons:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Dice or tear the bread into bite size pieces. Place them on a baking sheet and toss them with the olive oil, salt and pepper to taste.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes, until the croutons are very lightly toasted and crispy. Watch carefully, be careful not to burn. Set aside.
For the dressing:
- Whisk together the red wine vinegar, white balsamic, shallot and salt. Whisk in the olive oil until well combined.
For the salad:
- On a large platter, arrange the sliced tomatoes. Scatter on the cherry tomatoes, croutons, and basil. Spoon the dressing lightly over the salad and serve. Sprinkle with additional salt and pepper if desired.
Notes
Make sure the tomatoes are ripe and in season!
