FANCY AND BEAUTIFUL TOMATO SALAD
Very loosely inspired by Lebanese fattoush, this is one of those dishes where you want to use only the ripest, most fragrant tomatoes in the bunch.
Provided by Sarah Jampel
Categories Bon Appétit Dinner Lunch Salad Tomato Feta Basil Mint Lemon Summer Vegetarian Soy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Quick & Easy Kid-Friendly
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Gently toss heirloom and cherry tomatoes and 1¼ tsp. salt in a medium bowl to combine and set aside.
- Finely grate lemon zest into a small bowl, then grate in garlic; set lemon aside.
- Heat oil in a small saucepan or skillet over medium until just starting to shimmer. Add za'atar and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and slightly darkened in color, about 1 minute. Add lemon zest and garlic, cook 10 seconds, then remove from heat. (You're looking to cook off the raw flavor of the garlic without losing the brightness of the lemon.) Transfer za'atar oil to a heatproof measuring cup.
- Place pita chips in a large bowl and drizzle 2 Tbsp. za'atar oil over; season with salt. Mix well with a rubber spatula, aiming to coat chips without breaking them into too many pieces.
- Cut reserved lemon in half and squeeze juice from 1 lemon half into a small bowl. Stir in honey and remaining ½ tsp. salt. Gradually add remaining za'atar oil, stirring constantly until emulsified. Taste dressing and add more lemon juice, honey, or salt if needed.
- Add feta, basil, mint, and reserved tomatoes to bowl with chips and drizzle dressing over; toss gently to combine.
- Spoon salad onto platter, making sure to leave no juices behind. Eat fast for crunchy chips or let sit for a crispy-gone-soggy experience.
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Travis Schmid
s@aol.comI've never been a big fan of tomatoes, but this salad changed my mind. It's so delicious and refreshing.
kazi irfan
kazi_irfan@gmail.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. It's also a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.
Chidiebere Chukwunyere
c_chukwunyere37@hotmail.frI love this salad because it's so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.
Ebony Geng! Tv
tv-e@yahoo.comThis salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Ifty Malik
mi@hotmail.frThis salad is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the pop of color it adds to any table.
Esmail Fozi
e29@hotmail.comI've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect way to use up fresh tomatoes.
Xtine Unique
x.unique54@yahoo.comThis salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella cheese.
Chhiring Tamang
c34@hotmail.comThis is my go-to salad for summer parties. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Shaharyar Jamali
shaharyar.jamali89@yahoo.comI made this salad for a potluck and it was gone in minutes. Everyone loved it!
tshego gwebu
gwebu.tshego@hotmail.comThis salad is so easy to make, and it's always a hit at parties. I love the way the colors of the tomatoes and basil pop.
Cole Sutton
cole-sutton@aol.comI've never been a big fan of tomatoes, but this salad changed my mind. It's so delicious and refreshing.
Thatboy Kaleb
k.thatboy@aol.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. It's also a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.
Elise Shindele
shindele72@aol.comI love this salad because it's so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.
Mohammad soheil Ahmadi
m_a19@gmail.comThis salad is perfect for summer. It's light and refreshing, and it's a great way to enjoy fresh tomatoes.
Rittik Kuri
rittik@hotmail.comI made this salad for my family and they loved it. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
wasihun mulugeta
wasihunmulugeta@yahoo.comThis salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella cheese.
BD ROCKSTAR YT
byt79@hotmail.frI've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect way to use up fresh tomatoes.
Alex Lil Armstrong
alex-l@hotmail.frThis salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the pop of color it adds to any table.
Taha Beghibegh
tahabeghibegh@yahoo.comI made this salad for a picnic and it was a great success. Everyone loved it!
mimo hanna
h-m@yahoo.comThis tomato salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect.