Summer Tomato Salad: FREE Virtual Cooking Class from Feed Your Soul
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Summer Tomato Salad with Feta and Pistachios
Yield: about 4 servings
3 tablespoons pistachios
1 pound mixed favorite tomatoes, such as Beefsteak, Roma, Purple, Green Zebra, Campari, Grape, and Cherry
¼ cup chopped parsley, plus leaves for serving
¼ cup crumbled feta
½ red onion, sliced thinly
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
¼ cup Basic Lemon Vinaigrette (see Recipe)
In a dry fry pan or preheated oven to 350°F, toast the pistachios until golden brown, about 6–8 minutes. Let cool, then chop as needed.
Wash and slice tomatoes into rounds and wedges. Arrange tomatoes on a plate and season lightly with salt and pepper. Mix the vinaigrette and add ¼ cup parsley, and half of the pistachios in a small bowl. Drizzle over tomatoes. Garnish the salad with feta, parsley leaves, and remaining pistachios. Enjoy immediately!
Basic Lemon Vinaigrette
Yield: about 1 cup
⅔ cup favorite olive oil
⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
1 to 2 teaspoons favorite honey
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Whisk honey and lemon juice in a small bowl. Slowly drizzle in olive oil (or shake in a resealable jar) to emulsify. Season with salt and pepper. Taste, add more honey, salt, or pepper as needed.
Do Before Class
Measure all recipe ingredients.
Wash all fruits and herbs.
Have tools and equipment within reach.
Review recipes and have questions ready!
Equipment List
Assorted mixing bowls
Assorted mixing spoons
Citrus juicer
Measuring spoons and cups
Sharp chef knife or serrated knife
Cutting board
Small frying pan or rimmed baking sheet with parchment
Whisk
Mandolin, optional
Oven or stove top
Shopping List
6 ounces favorite olive oil
4 large lemons, fresh
2 teaspoons favorite honey
3 tablespoons pistachios
1 pound mixed favorite tomatoes, such as Beefsteak, Roma, Purple, Cherry, Green Zebra, Campari, or Grape
1 bunch parsley, Italian or Curly
¼ cup crumbled feta
½ red onion
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
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