Tomato and Herb Salad With Fresh Chive Cheese |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This salad will be just perfect with homegrown tomatoes of all sizes & colours. from those folks at Sunset who know good food. A related recipe is the Fresh Chive Cheese - Fresh Chive Cheese. Ingredients:
2 lbs tomatoes, assorted vine-ripened |
14 slices mozzarella cheese, fresh (fresh chive cheese if you made it) |
1 teaspoon sea salt, to taste |
1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar |
1/2 teaspoon honey |
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil |
3 sprigs marjoram, plus flowers if any |
12 basil leaves, plus flowers if any |
Directions:
1. Slice large tomatoes; leave small tomatoes whole, or cut in wedges or halves. Arrange on a platter with cheese.
2. In a small bowl, whisk 1 teaspoons salt, the vinegar, and honey until salt is dissolved; whisk in olive oil. Spoon over tomatoes.
3. Strip marjoram leaves and flowers from sprigs onto salad. With kitchen scissors, snip basil leaves and flowers over tomatoes. Sprinkle with salt to taste.
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