For Your Next Summertime Picnic
Layered Tomato Salad with Herb Vinaigrette
Fresh tomatoes, totally ripe – the very essence of summer.
Serves 12
½ cup olive oil
½ cup wine vinegar
8 fresh basil leaves or 2 teaspoons dry
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1.2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
12 large tomatoes, thickly sliced
3 sweet onions, such as Walla Walla or Vidalia, sliced and separated into rings
3 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated (optional)
Make the dressing: combine oil, vinegar, basil, parsley, salt, mustard and sugar and mix well.Layer the tomatoes and onions in large bowl (clear glass makes a pretty presentation), pour dressing over all, and marinate at least 4 hours. Serve on large lettuce leaves, and add grated cheese, if desired.
