5 from 26 votes
Heirloom Tomato Salad with Dukkah
This Heirloom Tomato Salad features thick slices of fresh heirloom tomatoes dressed with a bright, garlicky lemon vinaigrette and topped with crunchy, herby dukkah and optional mint. The salad balances juicy, ripe tomato rounds with the toastiness and spice of dukkah for texture. It’s a refreshing, lightly seasoned dish suited to warm weather and pairs well with Mediterranean flavors.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
1877 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
For the Dressing
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 lemon juice of
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt
- black pepper
- 1 ancho pepper seeded and thinly sliced (optional, or jalapeno pepper
- 4 to 6 tbsp dukkah follow this homemade dukkah recipe (see note for other options
For the Tomato Salad
- 3 heirloom tomatoes about 1 ½ pounds, sliced into rounds, large
- kosher salt a pinch
- 1 tbsp mint optional, chopped, fresh
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and a good pinch of kosher salt. Whisk well to combine. Add the chili peppers, if using , and give it another whisk. Set aside for now.
- Slice the heirloom tomatoes into ¼-inch round slices and arrange them on a large plate. Drizzle with as much of the dressing as you like and keep the rest to the side for dipping.
- Top with the dukkah and fresh mint. Serve!
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Notes
- Dukkah can be prepared ahead and frozen to use as a versatile topping for salads, soups, or crusts for baked dishes.
- Za'atar is a good substitute for dukkah if unavailable, and fresh herbs like basil or parsley can replace mint.
- Adding crumbled feta or baby mozzarella can provide a creamy contrast to the salad.
- Store leftover salad in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Calories
187.7kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
1.3g
(3%)
Fat
18.3g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
2.5g
(13%)
Sodium
296.9mg
(12%)
Potassium
277.9mg
(6%)
Fiber
2.1g
(8%)
Sugar
3.3g
(7%)
Vitamin A
865.3IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
32mg
(36%)
Calcium
22.8mg
(2%)
Iron
0.6mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1877
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 187.7kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1.3g | 3% |
| Fat | 18.3g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5g | 13% |
| Sodium | 296.9mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 277.9mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3.3g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 865.3IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 22.8mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.