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Close-up of a colorful salad with sliced tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, fresh herbs, and thin purple shreds, possibly pickled onions or seaweed, garnished with dressing.

Heirloom Tomatoes w Sumac Shallots

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A fresh and vibrant heirloom tomato salad tossed with sumac shallots, fresh herbs, and toasted pine nuts. Bright, tangy, and great for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Calories: 546

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large shallot sliced paper-thin
  • tablespoon sumac
  • 2 teaspoon white wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoon champagne vinegar
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • lb mixed heirloom tomatoes variety of colors and sizes
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoon tarragon finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoon dill finely chopped
  • Flaky salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup pine nuts toasted

Equipment

  • Small mixing bowl
  • Serving platter
  • Sharp Knife
  • Colander or sieve
  • Large bowl

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, combine sliced shallot with sumac, white wine vinegar, and ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt. Use your hands to mix and gently massage the mixture into the shallots. Set aside for 30 minutes to marinate.
  2. Slice large tomatoes in half lengthwise and then into wedges. Place in a colander or sieve set over a large bowl. Lightly salt the tomatoes and let sit for 5 minutes as they release excess water. Discard the collected water, then wipe out the bowl.
  3. Transfer tomatoes to the cleaned bowl and drizzle with 2 teaspoon champagne vinegar. Let marinate for another 5 minutes.
  4. Add olive oil, tarragon, dill, a pinch of flaky salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Gently toss to combine.
  5. Arrange tomatoes on a large serving platter. Spoon the sumac shallots evenly over the top.
  6. Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 546kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 10gFat: 53gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gMonounsaturated Fat: 27gSodium: 374mgPotassium: 893mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 973IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 270mgIron: 9mg

Notes

Storage: This one is best the day it's made. Once the tomatoes are salted and dressed they release more liquid and go soft, so hold off on tossing everything together until you're ready to serve. The sumac shallots on their own keep in the fridge for a couple days if you want to prep that part ahead.

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