There are certain summer recipes that don’t need much to be incredible, and this Heirloom Tomato Salad is exactly that. When tomatoes are at their best, I want to do as little as possible to them and let all that juicy, sweet flavor shine.

The vinaigrette is what makes this one feel special. Strawberry vinegar brings just a hint of sweetness, lemon zest keeps everything bright, and finely chopped anchovies add that salty, savory depth that makes you keep going back for another bite.

I love arranging the tomatoes on a big platter, spooning the vinaigrette over the top, and finishing everything with scallions, flaky salt, and fresh microgreens. It looks beautiful without trying too hard.

Serve this as a light lunch, an easy appetizer, or alongside anything coming off the grill. It’s fresh, colorful, and exactly what I want on the table all summer.

Let’s make the tomato salad you’ll be repeating all season.

Heirloom Tomato Salad with Strawberry Lemon Vinaigrette

Juicy heirloom tomatoes layered with a bright strawberry-lemon vinaigrette, savory anchovies, fresh scallions, flaky salt, and microgreens. A simple summer salad that feels restaurant-worthy but comes together in minutes.

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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the Salad

• 2 heirloom tomatoes thinly sliced
• Flaky salt to taste
• Fresh microgreens for finishing

For the Strawberry Lemon Vinaigrette

• ½ garlic clove finely minced
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1 tablespoon strawberry vinegar
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 anchovy fillets finely chopped
• ½ cup scallions finely chopped

Method

 

1. Arrange the heirloom tomato slices on a serving platter and season generously with flaky salt.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, lemon zest, strawberry vinegar, olive oil, chopped anchovies, and scallions.
3. Spoon the vinaigrette evenly over the tomatoes.
4. Finish with a handful of fresh microgreens and serve immediately.

Notes

• Use the best tomatoes you can find. Since the tomatoes are the star, ripe, juicy heirlooms will make the biggest difference.
• Salt the tomatoes just before dressing. This brings out their natural sweetness and helps create even more flavorful juices on the platter.
• Strawberry vinegar is the special touch. It adds subtle fruitiness without making the salad overly sweet.

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