Summer Salads
As the weather continues to warm, light and refreshing meals become a must-have for the summer season. From fresh produce to flavorful toppings and homemade dressings, this summer salad is packed with flavor in every bite, proving that veggies are not only good for you, but delicious, too!
“This is a fun switch up on a classic caprese salad. It celebrates the produce we have available during the late spring, summer, and even into fall here in the tri-state area. Tomatoes are rich in vitamins A and C and antioxidants like lycopene, and they can reduce blood pressure as well as help with inflammation. If you aren’t a tomato lover, this salad has no love for you either!”
The Feed Co. Table & Tavern’s Tomato Cucumber Summer Salad
1-2
servingsThis is a fun switch up on a classic caprese salad. It celebrates the produce we have available during the late spring, summer, and even into fall here in the tri-state area
Ingredients
- For the sherry vinaigrette:
- 2 tbsp
Dijon mustard
- 1
small shallot, minced
- ½
sherry vinegar
- 1½ tsp
kosher salt
- ¼ tsp
sugar
- 1½ cups
extra virgin olive oil
- For the salad:
- 2
large heirloom tomatoes
- ½ cup
cherry tomatoes
- 1
English cucumber
- 1 cup
mozzarella pearls
Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2-3
basil leaves, for topping
Directions
In a medium bowl, add Dijon, shallot, vinegar, salt, and sugar. Whisking vigorously, slowly add olive oil until mixture starts to emulsify.
Cut tomatoes and cucumber into desired sizes. Place in a separate bowl and mix with fresh mozzarella.
Lightly sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drizzle small amount of the vinaigrette over salad. Top with fresh basil.
