Heirloom Tomato Salad

Author: Chef Will Pliler, The New Yorker
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Ingredients

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
Several heirloom tomatoes (approximately 2 per person)
Fresh peach slices or pear slices
Thin sliced celery for garnish (decorative strands)
Shaved fresh Parmesan cheese
Fresh mint leaves (optional)


Directions

Make the vinaigrette: add the first 3 ingredients to a 1 pint jar and shake vigorously until emulsified; set aside. Slice the tomatoes, top with celery, peach slices, mint leaves and balsamic vinaigrette. Sprinkle on the shaved Parmesan. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Serves 6.

Each serving contains 476 calories, 37g fat, 6g protein, 24g carb, 966mg sodium, 3mg cholesterol.