Tomato Basil Salad with Balsamic Reduction
When tomatoes are in season, I cant get enough of this salad. It’s super easy to throw together in the last minute and is bursting with flavor. It has only a few ingredients, so using your best olive oil and salts will go a long way here.
  • CourseSide Salad
Servings Prep Time
4people 5minutes
Cook Time
5minutes
Servings Prep Time
4people 5minutes
Cook Time
5minutes
Ingredients
  • 4-5 TomatoesI like to use heirloom varieties when they are in season
  • 1Bunch Basil, fresh
  • 1/2Cup Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1/4Cup Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and Peppercoarsely ground
Instructions
  1. Place the balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan and add 1 TBS of sugar. Bring to a boil and cook until it is reduced by half. Place in a jar and let it cool in the fridge. (Hopefully you will have some left over – you will want to put this on everything!)
  2. Slice a variety of fresh heirloom summer tomatoes and place them on a large serving plate.
  3. Season liberally with fresh cracked black pepper and good quality coarse salt.
  4. Chiffonade a handful of fresh basil leaves. Sprinkle the basil over the seasoned tomatoes and top with some high quality extra virgin olive oil and the balsamic reduction.