Heirloom Tomato Salad

Serves 4

Salad Ingredients

3-4 large fresh heirloom tomatoes

2-3 cups of a mixture of greens and herbs, such as:

arugula
butter lettuce
mint leaves
basil leaves
tarragon leaves
chopped Italian parsley
chopped chives or spring onions

Shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Vinaigrette

1 small shallot, minced
1 tablespoon (15 mL) champagne, white wine, or white balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon (5 mL) Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons (45 mL) extra virgin olive oil
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method

1. Thinly slice tomatoes.
2. Combine your choices of greens and herbs in a large bowl.
3. Prepare vinaigrette: Combine minced shallot, vinegar, and mustard. Whisk in olive oil. Season to taste.
4. Lightly dress the greens/herbs with some of the vinaigrette. Place on a large platter and decoratively arrange tomato slices over top. Drizzle with a little vinaigrette, or serve the vinaigrette on the side.
5. Garnish with extra herbs and shaved cheese.