Heirloom Tomato Salad with Watercress and Pickled Shallots

A fresh and vibrant salad featuring colorful heirloom tomatoes, peppery watercress, and tangy pickled shallots, dressed in a light white wine vinaigrette.

4 servings
45 min

Ingredients

  • 1 whole shallot
  • ½ cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 whole heirloom tomatoes
  • 2 cups watercress

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Combine the shallot with 1/2 cup white wine vinegar, season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate 30 minutes, or until shallots turn pink. Strain before using.

    30 min

  2. 2.

    To make dressing, take 2 tablespoons of vinegar from the shallot mixture and place in a bowl. Whisk in 1/2 cup of extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    To make the salad, cut the heirloom tomatoes into wedges. Place 2 cups watercress in a large bowl and top with tomato wedges, pickled shallots and dressing.

    10 min

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