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Category: Soups & Salads | Blog URL: http://cookingwithmichele.com/2009/06/heirloom-tomato-salad/

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Recipe: Heirloom Tomato Bread Salad This is a personal recipe and can only be edited by the original author

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Created by: Michele Morris

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Good news – tomato season is coming in Colorado! I’ve already seem some tomatoes from Colorado farmers that were started in hot houses and I’m certain the sun-ripened-on-the-vine, mouthwatering, amazing ones aren’t far behind. I’ve come to love the variety of colors and flavors (not to mention unusual names) of heirloom tomatoes and this is a perfect recipe to use them in.
A simple tomato and bread salad makes a great summer side dish that can be served at room temperature. Use whatever kind of cheese appeals to you if you’re not a fan of feta or Gorgonzola, or leave out the cheese entirely. The more colors of tomatoes you pick, the prettier the salad is on the table.

Ingredients

2

tablespoons red wine vinegar

1

teaspoon Dijon mustard

cup extra virgin olive oil

salt and pepper, to taste

2

pounds tomatoes, heirlooms, variety of colors

1

large red onion, sliced thinly

2

cups garlic croutons

8

ounces crumbled feta cheese, or Gorgonzola

Preparation

Step 1

Combine vinegar, mustard, oil, salt and pepper in a small covered container and shake well to combine.

Step 2

Cut tomatoes into wedges and combine with onion, croutons and cheese.

Step 3

Add desired amount of dressing and toss to combine.

Step 4

Allow to sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes before serving for flavors to meld.

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