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Hearty Heirloom Tomato Salad

Having just returned from a wonderful trip to the San Francisco area, I was greeted by an empty refrigerator this morning. My first errand? A trip to the farmer’s market, of course! As I browsed the isles, the tomatoes started calling to me. Wanting something fresh for dinner, I started searching for more ingredients.

 

 

During the summer months, my favorite dinners always are built around a hearty salad. Produce is abundant, fresh and delicious. With not too much planning, you can whip up a flavorful raw food salad, throw on a handful of nuts and create a healthy, satisfying dinner.

 

 

After picking up some small heirloom tomatoes, the purple beans caught my eye. In the bag they went along with a purple onion. I knew I had fresh basil growing at home and a little of that combined with a balsamic vinaigrette would be just the trick. The final touch? A handful of walnuts to provide some more substance.

This salad is easy and good. A perfect dinner for the last few days we have left of summer.

 

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8 Comments

  1. Alison wrote on April 14, 2013

    This absolutely is my favourite raw recipe website! Beyond the fact the evey single recipe I have made from here has been incredible, your pictures are stunning! I can spend hours just looking at them alone! Thank you for bringing us beautiful artwork along with beautiful recipes… Keep em coming!

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  2. aditi aggarwal wrote on March 13, 2013

    This looks so amazing! I am just gonna use the dressing though for now! I wish you post a few dressings in a separate tab.. would love them 🙂
    #newbie

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  3. Lizzy (Good Things) wrote on October 1, 2011

    Love this, I have a bag of fresh walnuts waiting to be shelled. They will be perfect in your recipe.

    Thanks for sharing!

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  4. Andrea wrote on September 2, 2011

    Heirloom tomatoes, seems like we do not get all these varieties here in the Southern Hemisphere. I wish we could. Thanks Anyway, I suppose I can do it with any kind of tomato

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  5. John Marquez wrote on September 2, 2011

    Great pictures! You made me hungry. Thanks for sharing.

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  6. Catherine wrote on August 31, 2011

    I just love Heirloom tomatoes! I volunteer at our local food bank and I am always amazed how people will avoid picking them, thinking they are not right or damaged, and yet these tomatoes have so much flavor. Thank you for the recipe and may I suggest a raw heirloom tomato soup recipe –one of the Fall comfort foods.

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  7. GetSkinny GoVegan wrote on August 31, 2011

    Wow. Our tomatoes are really not happy this year. Salad looks GREAT. Nothing like heirloom tomatoes. Think I need to hit farmer’s market today!

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  8. Kelli wrote on August 30, 2011

    Beautiful. I spent time in the garden and have all of these ingredients! Thank you.

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