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    Published: Aug 3, 2016 · Modified: Aug 19, 2023 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

    Heirloom Tomato Salad

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    Colorful heirloom tomatoes take their rightful place in the spotlight in this delicious and flavorful Heirloom Tomato Salad with garlic and lemon-infused olive oil.

    Heirloom tomato salad
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    Heirloom Tomato Salad with Goat Cheese

    My husband has done a vegetable garden almost every year since we were first married. This year, however, we decided to forgo a garden and start buying our produce at the local farmer's market. Even though I've missed the fun of watching the veggies grow, I haven't missed watching the weeds take over a garden that we no longer seem to have the time to tend to. 

    These beautiful heirloom tomatoes are compliments of our local corner farmer's market. Thank you to the farmers for growing such colorful and juicy tomatoes, and for tending to the weeds, so we don't have to!

    Heirloom Tomato Salad with Pistachios

    While my husband and I were purchasing our tomatoes we also sampled several flavored olive oils that were infused with herbs and citrus. Since infusing olive oil is simple to do, I decided to make my own garlic lemon-infused olive oil when we got home to use as a dressing for the heirloom tomato salad. The result was as delicious as it is pretty.

    Heirloom tomato salad with goat cheese and pistachios

    Why this recipe works:

    This heirloom tomato salad is so good, so fresh, and so loaded with textures and flavors that will explode in your mouth with each and every bite. The crunch from the pistachios, the creaminess of the goat cheese, the sweet and oniony bite of the red onion, the savory earthiness of the fresh thyme, the mild and pungent fragrance of the garlic lemon olive oil, and of course the sweet and juicy garden fresh tomatoes. What's not to love?

    Additional tomato recipes:

    Hungry for more tomato recipes? Please check out some other tomato recipes I've shared over the years:

    Roasted Roma Tomatoes with Homemade Red Pepper Ricotta:

    Roasted Roma Tomatoes with homemade ricotta

    Tomato Spinach Tart with Cheesy Cornmeal Crust:

    Tomato Spinach Tart

    Layered BLT Salad with Homemade Croutons:

    BLT Layered Salad

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    Colorful Heirloom Tomato Salad

    Heirloom Tomato Salad

    Renee Goerger
    Colorful heirloom tomatoes take their rightful place in the spotlight in this delicious and flavorful Heirloom Tomato Salad with garlic and lemon-infused olive oil.
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Vegetable - Side Dish, vegetarian
    Servings 4
    Calories 1078 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    For the infused oil

    • 2 cups Extra virgin olive oil
    • 4 cloves garlic smashed
    • 1 lemon rind removed and reserved

    For the tomato salad

    • 3-4 heirloom tomatoes or your favorite variety, sliced into wedges
    • 1 small red onion thinly sliced
    • 2 ounces goat cheese crumbled
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
    • ¼ cup chopped pistachios
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Tools and equipment

    • small sauce pan
    • bottle or jar with lid to store the olive oil
    • funnel if needed, for transferring the oil to a bottle or jar
    • cutting board
    • chef's knife
    • serrated knife for slicing tomatoes
    • serving platter

    Instructions
     

    To make the infused oil:

    • Heat the olive oil, garlic, and lemon rind in a small saucepan over medium/low heat for 15 minutes.
    • Remove the oil from the heat and allow to cool before adding to a bottle or jar.

    To make the tomato salad:

    • Place the tomatoes and onion on a serving platter.
    • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    • Squeeze the lemon juice over the tomatoes and onion.
    • Drizzle the tomatoes with the garlic and lemon-infused olive oil. *Note - you will have extra dressing.
    • Top the salad with the thyme leaves, goat cheese, and pistachios.
    • Serve and enjoy.

    Notes

    The remaining infused olive oil can be stored in a closed jar or bottle for up to 2 weeks.
    Use the oil on other veggies, or brush it on fish or seafood before cooking.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 1078kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 6gFat: 115gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 81gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 61mgPotassium: 406mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1037IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Krista says

      August 06, 2016 at 10:15 pm

      What a perfect summer dish! Very refreshing!

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    2. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

      August 03, 2016 at 10:05 pm

      I adore heirloom tomatoes! Turning them into a salad is my favorite way to enjoy them!

      Reply
    3. Jessica - The Novice Chef says

      August 03, 2016 at 4:20 pm

      Yes! This is exactly what I need for a light lunch!

      Reply
    4. Des @ Life's Ambrosia says

      August 03, 2016 at 1:11 pm

      What a lovely salad! My tomatoes are going CRAZY this year and have taken over my garden. I will have to make this salad with them!

      Reply

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