This stunning yet simple heirloom tomato salad is one of my favorite side dishes of all time!!
Sweet, juicy heirloom tomatoes, tangy “ricotta”, flaky sea salt, drizzled with Greek ranch, a splash of balsamic & tons of fresh herbs. It’s light, delicious and the epitome of summer. The perfect accompaniment to any meal although, to be honest, Ive been known to make & eat it all on its own! Yes, it really is THAT good!
The flavour combination is seriously incredible & the texture!!! Its hearty yet light, fresh, flavourful, sweet & salty with the perfect crunch! A party in your mouth!
So, if you’re looking for a deliciously simple, show stopping side to add to your Festive feasting table, or just to make on a random Monday because #health , then look no further friend, this stunning yet simple heirloom tomato salad it exactly what you need!
Super simple, insanely delicious, the perfect way to elevate any meal!
Heirloom Tomato salad + Greek yogurt ranch
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Persons: 4-6
- Difficulty: Easy
- Ingredients
- For the tomato salad –
- 4-6 heirloom tomatoes, sliced
- 1 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar
- 3-4 Tbsp Ricotta – I made my own macadamia ricotta – recipe below
(if using store bought/plain ricotta add 1/2 tsp Garlic powder & 1/4 tsp Onion Powder + a pinch of salt & pepper) - Fresh basil &/or micro greens to serve
- For the Greek yogurt ranch –
- 1/2 cup plain greek style yogurt
- 1 Tbsp good quality mayo – I use Gevity RX broth boosted mayo – it will change your life!
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- A sqz of fresh lemon juice (about 1/2 tsp)
- 1/2 tsp dried dill
- A pinch of salt & blk pepper to taste
- 1-2 Tbsp water to thin dressing to desired consistency
- Instructions
- Make/mix your ricotta. Set aside.
- Make your ranch & set it aside.
- Arrange sliced tomatoes onto a serving plate
- Top your sliced tomatoes with random dollops of ricotta
- Finish with a drizzle of balsamic, ranch & a sprinkling of fresh herbs & a generous pinch of Spice Tub’s salad dressing mix – or just some brown & yellow mustard seeds & a pinch of dried oregano.
Enjoy xo
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Macadamia Ricotta
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Persons: 1 C / 16 (1 Tbsp) serves
- Difficulty: Easy
- Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Cups of raw macadamias
- 1 Tablespoon of lemon juice (from 1/2 of 1 large lemon)
- 1/2 teaspoon pink salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 2-3 Tablespoons of filtered water
- Instructions
- Place all ingredients into your food processor or blender – start with 2 Tablespoons of water and add more if needed.
- Process until smooth, creamy and well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Set aside.
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