Grape Tomato Salad
When the weather reaches 90+ degrees, as it did in the past few days, there isn’t a recipe good enough to get me anywhere near the stove. I stick to simple dishes that require no cooking like salads, cold soups, and sandwiches.
I had a pint of grape tomatoes that I intended to use in a roasted tomato salsa to go with some cod en papillote. But that plan went down the drain as soon as the weather thermometer registered 90 degrees. I made a grape tomato salad instead.
GRAPE TOMATO SALAD
1 pint grape tomatoes - $2.99
3 tbspoon olive oil - Pantry
1 tbspoon balsamic vinegar - Pantry
Fleur de sel or Kosher salt - Pantry
Black pepper - Pantry
Serves 4 for $2.99
Quite frankly, nothing says summer better than vibrant red tomatoes whose flavor peaks during this season. I simply halved the tomatoes and tossed them with the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, pepper and finished with a sprinkle of fleur de sel. As you can see, this is not really a structured recipe, it was freestyling more than anything else. Feel free to adjust the taste and acidity as you go.
Serve with french bread.
By Raissa Nebie on August 17, 2009 | 6
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Jen @ MaplenCornbread
August 17th, 2009 @ 7:15 AM
Great salad, perfect for those hot days for sure! I love tomato salad with fresh little mozerella balls. mmm!
Sha
August 17th, 2009 @ 1:58 PM
Same! I wanted to make roasted tomatoes for lunch. I’ve changed my mind and made a refreshing salad! Quite similar, with basil & spring onions!
Raissa Nebie
August 17th, 2009 @ 2:09 PM
I agree. Sometimes less is more. It’s amazing how delicious such a simple salad can be. The tomatoes were so juicy and sweet, that I didn’t even need to add anything else.
Hillary
August 17th, 2009 @ 3:01 PM
Love tomatoes prepared simply! That’s the best way to highlight their flavor. Also try: Spaghetti with Olive Oil, Mushrooms and Slow Roasted Tomatoes!
jerome
August 17th, 2009 @ 8:55 PM
good recipes as always….toss some cucumber slices in that and you can double the fun and the cool!!!!!!
Raissa Nebie
August 17th, 2009 @ 10:37 PM
Thank you Jerome. Clearly, you and wifey need to come visit soon