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This fresh and flavorful Heirloom Tomato Salad is the bounty of summer on a plate. Enjoy on its own as a light lunch or afternoon snack, or serve as a side dish with a variety of mains. (Or just add some leftover protein to make this heirloom salad main dish-worthy.)

Heirloom Tomato Salad Recipe

I grew up thinking that salads came in two forms: boring “garden salads” comprised of shredded carrots, torn lettuce and a gross bottled dressing, and Caesar salads with just romaine, croutons and bottled Caesar dressing.

No wonder I hated salads for years!!! I honestly think that the reason most kids hate veggies and salads is because they only ever experience veggies that are boiled to an inch of their live or salads that lack actual flavor and texture.

Well, today’s Heirloom Tomato Salad shows just how far I’ve come in my appreciation of all-things salad. While it isn’t the most kid-friendly veggie recipe on my site, it’s definitely a good one for tomato lovers and a great salad recipe to set out for entertaining. (And be sure to check out our diverse selection of vegetable recipes to help make veggies more tasty and approachable if that’s something you’re interested in.)

Heirloom tomatoes are not a specific type of tomato, but instead is just a fancy term for natural tomatoes that come in a variety of colours, sizes and shapes.

However, what heirloom tomatoes tend to have in common is that they tend to be juicier and sweeter than most grocery store tomatoes.

Combining juicy heirloom tomatoes with simple, fresh ingredients like basil, parsley, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and Parmesan cheese results in a luscious summer salad that is a modern, farm-to-table take on a classic Italian Caprese Salad.

How to prepare this recipe in advance: I don’t recommend making this salad more than an hour before planning to serve, however you can pre-chop the herbs and combine the olive oil and balsamic to save a bit of time.

How to store heirloom tomato salad: This salad is best served within an hour of preparing, however leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days after making this fresh summer salad.

Heirloom Tomato Salad Ingredients

• Heirloom Tomatoes
• Grape or Cherry Tomatoes
• Olive Oil
• Balsamic Vinegar
• Salt and Pepper, to taste
• Basil, chopped
• Parsley, chopped
• Crumbled Feta Cheese

Scroll down to the printable recipe card for full measurements.

Tip: Slice the tomatoes with a super sharp knife or serrated knife to gently and easily cut the tomatoes into pretty slices and quarters.

Kitchen Tools You May Find Helpful

• Measuring Cups and Spoons
• Sharp Kitchen Knife
• Cutting Board
• Mixing Bowl
• Wooden Spoon or Spatula <– I like these spatulas because they are one solid piece and don’t have removable heads for bacteria to get trapped underneath. Plus they are heat-resistant and have a lifetime warranty.

How to Make Heirloom Tomato Salad

Chop up the tomatoes and place in a bowl. I personally liked the look of chopping them in a variety of different ways, but you can chop them all to the same size and shape, if desired.

Drizzle the tomatoes with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Toss to coat.

Season to personal taste with salt and pepper, then add the chopped parsley and basil.

Sprinkle with feta cheese and serve immediately.

If desired, serve on a bed of mixed greens.

Makes 4-6 servings.

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I hope your family loves this easy heirloom tomato salad recipe as much as mine did!

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