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In the summer I often look at a salad and think “could it use more tomatoes”. Of course greens are good. But would I more often be just as happy to eat a whole bowl of tomatoes, especially while they’re at their peak? Absolutely.
These recipes from our archives let tomatoes take the lead, along with other complementary and non-excessive ingredients. Big tomatoes, small tomatoes, tomatoes of any color, we offer a wide range. Explore what appeals to you.
Bloody Mary tomato salad, above. Set out a tray of these tomatoes, which are a mix of sweet, tangy, salty, and spicy, and let the compliments come. Feel free to take the name to heart and add more garnishes inspired by the daytime cocktail.
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Tomato and stone fruit salad with seeds. The oil, infused with cumin seeds, sesame seeds and black pepper, gives a crunchy texture and a contrasting flavor to the soft, sweet and tart fruits.
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Garlic, mint and fried tomatoes. This dish is especially suitable for homegrown tomatoes, which are more flesh than seed, as the halves are cooked in a pan. A colorful variety will add even more sparkle to the plate.
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Tomato salad with yogurt and pita chips. “In this salad, the variety in textures keeps you looking for bite after bite,” says recipe developer Ali Slagle, the source of several other recipes in this roundup. “Plump tomatoes go well with soft spoonfuls of yogurt, as well as the kind of crunchy pita that’s a fattousha favorite.”
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Thai pickled tomatoes and cucumbers. Fish sauce and red pepper flakes (or fresh chilies) are all you need to enhance and balance the flavor of the tomatoes. Aim for a mix of colors and sizes.
Summer Tomato Panzanella. You can’t talk about tomato salad without mentioning the wonderful Italian panzanella, which includes pieces of sliced bread. When the tomatoes are salted, aromatic juices are obtained, which form the basis of the dressing.
Salad of roasted mushrooms, tomatoes and herbs. You’ll need two pints of tomatoes for this herb-rich salad infused with the earthy flavor of roasted mushrooms.
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Tomato and tofu salad. Baked tofu cubes and chopped cashews put this salad in the main course category. Onions, ginger juice and lemon juice add just the right amount of spiciness.
Tomato and watermelon salad. This dish features heirloom tomatoes along with watermelon, a summer staple. The combination is simply dressed with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, feta and pine nuts.
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