Name: Heirloom Tomato Salad with Feta Dressing
Yield: Serves 10 as a side dish
Ingredients: 2 kg (4. lb) assorted heirloom tomatoes; 2 teaspoons sea salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 200 g (7 oz) feta cheese, crumbled; 125 ml (½ cup) extra virgin olive oil; 30 ml (1½ tablespoons) red wine vinegar; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 avocado; ½ red onion, halved and thinly sliced; Sea salt and ground black pepper

Photo of sliced mixed tomatoes on a tray with a ramekin of feta dressing.

Photo by Alan Benson

This salad looks great using mixed color and sized tomatoes. The simple feta dressing keeps well for up to two weeks in a jar in the refrigerator. Dress the salad just before serving.

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 10 as a side dish

Ingredients

2 kg (4. lb) assorted heirloom tomatoes

2 teaspoons sea salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

200 g (7 oz) feta cheese, crumbled

125 ml (½ cup) extra virgin olive oil

30 ml (1½ tablespoons) red wine vinegar

1 clove garlic, crushed

2 teaspoons dried oregano

1 avocado

½ red onion, halved and thinly sliced

Sea salt and ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1
Slice the larger tomatoes into thick slices and halve or quarter the smaller ones. Place them on a serving plate, alternating color and sizes, and sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
Step 2
To make the dressing, in a large bowl, whisk together half of the feta with the olive oil, vinegar, garlic and oregano until just combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Step 3
Peel and slice the avocado, reserving some for garnish, and place it on top of the tomato. Pour the dressing over the salad and top with the reserved avocado and onion. Sprinkle the remaining feta on top and serve.