Tomato Salad with Fresh Herbs and a Balsamic Reduction
I found this tomato salad with fresh herbs and a balsamic reduction recipe in the September 2011 issue of Food Network Magazine. Thankfully, I had all the ingredients on hand and knew it would make the perfect side dish for the kebabs I was making for our dinner guests. There is something so delicious about fresh tomatoes with good herbs and a tasty balsamic reduction–perfect summer food! This recipe was light, delicious, and a big hit with the adults and my kids.
Tomato Salad with Fresh Herbs and a Balsamic Reduction
Ingredients:
- 2 red tomatoes, sliced into wedges
- 3 yellow tomatoes, sliced into wedges
- 3 orange tomatoes, sliced into wedges
- 5 small vine-ripened tomatoes
- Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh basil leaves
- Fresh chives, chopped
How to Make a Tomato Salad with Fresh Herbs and a Balsamic Reduction
Slice the tomatoes into wedges; season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste.
Cook the balsamic vinegar and sugar together in a small saucepan over medium heat, until it has reduced by half, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the olive oil.
Drizzle the balsamic reduction over the tomatoes then top with fresh basil and fresh chives. Serve immediately. Enjoy.
This looks soooo good. I just love your recipes!!!
I was looking for a recipe for a family (13+)get together. The family includes a couple of vegetarians and a couple of other folks that don't eat much meat. My daughter (one of the vegetarians) and I made this and it was a huge hit! It was delicious and was very easy to put together. We made it in a decorative pie dish rather than a square pan and with heirloom tomatoes. It looked
what a beautiful salad… so colorful and fresh!!!!
Kathy’s comment about putting the salad in a decorative pie plate is an excellent idea. This salad is such a gorgeous color, it is center piece quality. Simple and elegant.
I love fresh tomatoes, and this salad looks wonderful. Adding some cucumbers would be good, too, I think.
Sooo simple, healthy and look simply stunning!
This salad looks beautiful. It is just perfect. Lovely colors, healthy and yummy. I Have to try making it soon. Love it 🙂