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    Home » Recipes » Salad Recipes

    Heirloom Cherry Tomato Salad with Garlic Croutons

    Aug 23, 2018 | by Jennifer | Last Updated: Jun 4, 2021

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    This cherry tomato salad is the perfect way to highlight beautiful Summer tomatoes! Starts with heirloom cherry tomatoes and add some garlic croutons to the mix!

    heirloom cherry tomato salad in wooden bowl

    I came upon a basket of these beautiful heirloom cherry tomatoes recently and there was absolutely no way I was leaving the market without them! I knew they'd need to be enjoyed in their most delicious, natural state, so I set out to create a salad worthy of them.

    This combination of tomatoes and bread is classically a panzanella salad, but to make it even more special (and befitting the beautiful tomatoes), I substituted simple garlic croutons.

    Cook's Notes

    While making this salad with fresh Summer, heirloom cherry tomatoes is the absolute best, you can enjoy this salad any time of year with cherry or grape tomatoes. If you can get a variety of colours, even better!

    You can change this tomato salad up with the addition of crumbled feta or goat cheese or even some Parmesan shavings.

    Another way to change this one up is to swap the red wine vinegar for balsamic, for another great flavour combination.

    When simmering the garlic in butter, watch it like a hawk and don't move the temperature above low. It can and will burn and burnt garlic is not a pleasant taste.

    heirloom cherry tomato salad in wooden bowl

    heirloom cherry tomato salad in wooden bowl

    Heirloom Cherry Tomato Salad with Garlic Croutons

    Simple cherry tomato salad with garlic croutons. Tossed in a simple red wine vinegar dressing.
    Author: Jennifer
    5 stars from 5 ratings
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Salad
    Servings 3 servings

    Ingredients
     

    Garlic Croutons:

    • 1/2 head garlic, about 3-4 cloves peeled
    • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
    • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
    • 1 tsp chopped fresh oregano, or 1/4 tsp dried oregano leaves
    • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
    • Pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper
    • 1/2 baguette

    Salad Dressing:

    • 3 Tbsp olive oil
    • 2 tsp red wine vinegar
    • Salt and freshly ground pepper

    For the salad:

    • 3 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
    • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
    • 6 large fresh basil leaves, chopped
    • Salt and freshly ground pepper
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    Instructions
     

    • For the Garlic Confit Toast: Melt butter in a small saucepan over LOW heat. Add garlic cloves. Cover saucepan and cook, stirring and checking regularly, for 10-15 minutes. Watch closely and don't raise heat above low, or garlic and/or butter may burn. Transfer garlic (and any butter) to a medium bowl and let cool completely.
    • Once garlic has cooled, add Parmesan, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Mash to a paste and season with a little salt and freshly ground pepper.
    • Preheat your oven broiler with rack about 6-8 inches from heat. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Slice the 1/2 baguette in half lengthwise. Place two baguette pieces on baking sheet and broil, cut side down, until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes (watch carefully). Remove from oven, let cool slightly, then flip over and spread cut side with garlic paste. Broil until cheese is golden and bubbling, about 2 minutes. Cut one of the baguette slices into bite-sized cubes. Set aside.
    • For the salad: In a large bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, red onion slices and chopped basil. Season with a bit of salt and pepper. Whisk together the salad dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Drizzle over tomato mixture and toss to combine. Add only enough to moisten. Add some of the garlic bread cubes. Toss to combine. Serve immediately.

    Notes

    You'll have more garlic croutons than you need for one salad. Wrap and refrigerate any extra to use for another salad later.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 541mg | Potassium: 399mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1330IU | Vitamin C: 34.7mg | Calcium: 251mg | Iron: 2.4mg

    Nutritional information provided for general guidance only and should not be relied upon to make personal health decisions.

    Course Salad
    Cuisine American
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    1. Tricia @ Saving Room for Dessert says

      August 26, 2018 at 9:15 am

      You found some beauties Jennifer and prepared them in a fantastic way. I truly love everything about this salad, from the presentation to the ingredients - absolutely perfect summer deliciousness.

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        August 29, 2018 at 9:45 pm

        Thanks so much, Tricia :)

        Reply
    2. Milena says

      August 23, 2018 at 4:10 pm

      5 stars
      Ready to dig in! Fabulous flavors in this summer salad and it looks so vibrant that I doubt anyone could resist it.

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        August 23, 2018 at 8:59 pm

        Thanks Milena :)

        Reply
    3. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

      August 23, 2018 at 11:46 am

      5 stars
      Fresh summer produce truly is the best! I'm probably going to shed more than a few tears when juicy ripe tomatoes, fresh corn, beautiful fruit and the likes are no longer available, and instead everything is pumpkin this and apple that. *Sigh* I guess I need to put this stellar tomato salad on repeat immediately! This looks absolutely delicious, Jennifer! Cheers!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        August 23, 2018 at 12:48 pm

        Thanks Cheyanne, I will be sad, too when all this is gone.

        Reply
    4. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

      August 23, 2018 at 11:19 am

      5 stars
      Garlic, chili, butter, chili, tomatoes...this has my name written allllll over it!! Talk about using the best of summer. This and some vino Friday night and I'm set :)

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        August 23, 2018 at 12:48 pm

        Thanks Dawn!

        Reply
    5. sue | the view from great island says

      August 23, 2018 at 10:39 am

      I love the way you've presented this gorgeous salad Jennifer, it's so pretty in that wooden bowl!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        August 23, 2018 at 12:48 pm

        Thanks so much, Sue :)

        Reply
    6. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

      August 23, 2018 at 10:00 am

      5 stars
      I just grabbed a bunch of beautiful tomatoes from my brother in law's garden Jennifer! This recipe would be perfect for them! Those toasts sound amazing!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        August 23, 2018 at 12:49 pm

        It would, Mary Ann! Thanks :)

        Reply
    7. [email protected] says

      August 23, 2018 at 9:27 am

      5 stars
      You have definitely found the best way to enjoy summer's best produce!! This looks incredible! Pinned!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        August 23, 2018 at 9:32 am

        Thanks so much, Annie :)

        Reply

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