Tomato salad ‘maman blanc’
Try the fresh and flavorful Tomato Salad 'Maman Blanc' recipe for a burst of culinary delight in every bite. Perfect for summer cookouts and picnics.
Ingredients:
- 800g tomatoes (Coeur de Boeuf or Marmande), destemmed and cored (see tip, below left)
- 1 banana shallot or small red onion, peeled and finely sliced
- ½ garlic clove, crushed
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 6 basil or flat-leaf parsley sprigs, leaves picked and torn or roughly chopped
Instructions:
- Slice the tomatoes horizontally into 5mm thick pieces. Place them neatly in a shallow serving dish shaped like an oval, sprinkle the shallots on top, and add 4 pinches of sea salt for seasoning. Let it sit.
- For the vinaigrette, combine the garlic, wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and 1 tbsp of warm water in a bowl. Slowly drizzle in the oil while whisking continuously. Incorporate another 1 tbsp of warm water to create a smooth dressing. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the tomatoes and allow it to soak for approximately 1 hour at room temperature. Garnish with herbs before serving.
Summary:
- Calories: 172 kcal
- Fat: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Carbs: 38 g
- Potassium: 1998 mg
- Magnesium: 95 mg