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Tomato and Herb Salad

4.3

(10)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 16 servings

Ingredients

For vinaigrette

1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 pounds large vine-ripened tomatoes (about 8)
1 cup packed flat-leafed parsley leaves
1 cup packed coriander leaves
1/2 cup thinly sliced mint leaves
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions

Preparation

  1. Make vinaigrette:

    Step 1

    In a small bowl whisk together lime juice, salt, sugar, and pepper and add oil in a stream, whisking.

    Step 2

    Cut tomatoes into 1/2-inch-thick slices and arrange decoratively on a platter. Drizzle tomatoes with about two thirds vinaigrette.

    Step 3

    In a bowl combine herbs and scallions and toss with remaining vinaigrette.

    Step 4

    Mound herb mixture on top of tomato slices.

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