Heirloom Tomatoes
When I think of summertime vegetables one of the first things that comes to mind is tomatoes. Sure you can buy them year round in your local market… but nothing and I mean nothing is like a ripe rich robust tomato when it’s in season!
So what is an heirloom tomato? An heirloom tomato is generally considered to be a tomato whose seeds have been passed on from several generations.
When looking for heirloom tomatoes to make this salad, don’t be so concerned with the exact variety, rather what you can find from your local farmer’s market that’s in season.
Salad of heirloom tomatoes,
ricotta salata cheese & watercress
4 different varieties of heirloom tomatoes.
Green zebra. Cherokee purple. Cherry belle. Yellow pear.
1 bunch of fresh watercress
½ purple onion
¼ pound fresh ricotta salata cheese
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
salt & pepper to taste
Wash & quarter all of the tomatoes.
Finely slice the onion.
Wash & dry very well the watercress.
In a separate small bowl, combine the olive oil, balsamic, mustard, salt & pepper. Mix until it’s emulsified.
Pour over all ingredients and toss well.
Crumble the ricotta salata cheese over the top of the salad. Serve chilled
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