Sungold Tomato Summer Salad
In the summer, we are blessed with an abundant selection of refreshing fruits and vegetables, calling us to create the most delightful salads. I once came across a piece of culinary wisdom suggesting that when different produce grows in the same season, they tend to complement each other perfectly. Therefore, if you ever feel unsure about the ideal pairing, worry not, for their natural coexistence often results in a harmonious and satisfying blend of flavors. Behold the wondrous beauty of Mother Nature at work!
This vivid, delicious sungold tomato summer salad is ideal for hot days. It’s a delightful and refreshing option for lunch, supper, a picnic, or a side dish because of the sweet sungold tomatoes combined with crisp veggies, delicious strawberries, and aromatic fresh herbs. The vibrant colors and fresh flavors make this salad a perfect choice for any summer gathering.
Pair With Other Seasonal Produce
This delicious salad is incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize it according to your taste buds and preferences. For added texture and sweetness, consider adding fresh corn from the grocery store. This will provide a nice crunch and enhance the overall flavor profile. You can also add some sliced peaches, strawberries, blueberries, or other fresh summer fruits. These fruits complement the sungold tomatoes beautifully, creating a wonderful balance of flavors. For a Mediterranean twist, you can incorporate ingredients like red wine vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, dried oregano, and freshly ground black pepper. This combination adds a rich, tangy flavor that pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the fresh tomatoes.
The majority of the components for these variations are typically found at supermarkets, farmers' markets, and online grocery delivery services. In the produce section of Trader Joe's, you'll find fresh sungold tomatoes, cucumbers, sugar snap peas, and a variety of herbs such as basil, parsley, cilantro, and mint.
Take pleasure in preparing this simple Sungold Tomato Summer Salad.
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Sungold Tomato Summer Salad
Ingredients
- 12 sungold tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise
- 12 sugar snap peas, split in half lengthwise - exposing the peas
- 12 strawberries, cut in half lengthwise
- 1 small kirby cucumber, cut into thin rounds
- ½ cup of red currants
- Small red onion, thin rings
- Basil
- ½ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice (or more if you prefer)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Fill a pot with water and season it with salt. Place on a high flame and bring to a boil. While it is coming up to temperature, prepare a bath of ice water for shocking your peas, and then de-stem the sugar snap peas.
- Next, wash all of your produce and allow them to dry. After, slice the sungold tomatoes and strawberries in half, lengthwise. Then, mandoline or cut the cucumber and red onion very thin. Measure ½ cup of red currants. Set your prepped ingredients aside.
- Make dressing. Put 3 tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice into a jar. Add salt to taste and shake until well-combined.
- Blanch and shock sugar snap peas, and then halve them.
- Arrange produce decoratively on a plate and drizzle with the dressing. Garnish with red onion and basil.
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