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Basil Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes

Basil Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes is a celebration of mid-summer, when the basil is going gangbusters and heirloom tomatoes are in their glory days.  This is a simple, healthy salad that will delight friends and family with bold flavor and gorgeous color.

Prep Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 handfuls of fresh picked basil leaves
  • an equal amount of chopped heirloom tomatoes
  • thin rounds of red onion to taste
  • 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
  • salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
  • a drizzle of your best olive oil and balsamic vinegar

Instructions

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  1. Choose a wide shallow salad bowl and add the fresh basil leaves. Top with the tomatoes, red onion, and pine nuts.
  2. Grind a generous amount of fresh pepper over everything, add a dash of salt, and then drizzle with the oil and vinegar just before serving.