Tomato salad with red onion and herbs

1 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Sherry vinegar; (available at
; specialty foods
; shops and some
; supermarkets)
1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
1 Garlic clove; minced
½ teaspoon Sugar
¼ cup Olive oil; (preferably
; extra-virgin)
2½ pounds Tomatoes; cored and cut into
; 1/2-inch-thick
; slices (about 6
; medium)
½ cup Thinly sliced red onion; separated into
; rings
2 Shallots; sliced thin
⅓ cup Minced mixed fresh herbs such as basil; parsley, tarragon,
; and/or mint plus an
; herb sprig for
; garnish

Directions

In a small bowl whisk together the lemon juice, the vinegar, the mustard, the garlic, the sugar, and salt and pepper to taste, add the oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk the dressing until it is emulsified. Arrange the tomato slices on a deep platter, scatter the onion and the shallots over them, and pour the dressing over the salad. Chill the salad for 20 minutes, sprinkle it with the minced herbs, and garnish it with the herb sprig.

Serves 4 to 6.

Gourmet August 1993

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