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 to 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.
Equipment
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
Instructions
- 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 🙂