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Oil Free Heirloom Tomato Salad

Oil Free Heirloom Tomato Salad

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  • Author: Monkey and Me Kitchen Adventures
  • Prep Time: 10 Minutes
  • Total Time: 10 Minutes
  • Yield: 3-4 Servings 1x
  • Category: Salad
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This heavenly Oil Free Heirloom Tomato Salad with vegan ricotta and pine nuts make for a healthy and elegant summer side dish.


Ingredients

Scale

Base Ingredients:

  • 5 to 6 large heirloom tomatoes, cut into thick ½-inch slices *
  • 1 to 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved *
  • ¼ medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup fresh whole basil leaves

Dressing Ingredients:

  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 Tablespoons water
  • 1 Tablespoon tahini
  • 1 Tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • 2 teaspoons miso *
  • 1 Tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 Tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • pinch to ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Optional Ingredients:

  • ¼ to 1/3 cup vegan ricotta cheese *
  • Sprinkle toasted pine nuts

Toppings:

  • Fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  1. Place all the Dressing Ingredients into a bowl, whisk well until emulsified.
  2. Pour about 2 Tablespoons of the dressing onto a serving plate, spread it lightly over the plate.
  3. Arrange some of the sliced heirloom tomatoes onto the plate in a single layer. Drizzle some of the dressing over the tomatoes. Tuck in some fresh basil leaves and some red onions.
  4. Arrange a second layer of the sliced heirloom tomatoes over the first layer. Tuck in the halved cherry tomatoes, red onion slices, and some basil leaves all over the plate. Drizzle with more dressing.
  5. If desired, dollop with some ricotta cheese pieces and sprinkle with pine nuts. Drizzle with more dressing and top with more basil leaves.
  6. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

*Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.

*Sea Salt:  Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.

*Servings:  3 to 4