Heirloom Tomato Salad

This bright and colorful Heirloom tomato salad with feta makes the perfect summer salad side dish.

If you are on the hunt for heirloom tomato recipes, this heirloom tomato salad recipe is a total show-stopper.

It has become my go-to side dish lately and one of my favorite way to use fresh tomatoes, along with making fried tomatoes.

The variety of acidity in all the tomatoes adds an incredible dimension of flavor to the salad.

Heirloom Tomato Salad served in large grey bowl on bed of lettuce with parsley and tomatoes in background

Right now you can find the colorful tomatoes at the farmer’s market and possibly even in your local grocery stores.

So grab a few of those delicious multi-colored tomatoes and create a dish that will wow your family.

Ingredients Needed

Here are the ingredients you need to whip up this dish!

Heirloom Tomatoes – rinse well and slice up so all the juices release into the salad.
Cherry Tomatoes – grape tomatoes work too
Olive Oil
Balsamic Vinegar – This is the base of the dressing, paired with the oil and seasonings.
Parsley
Basil
Feta – Feta offers a really rich and creamy texture. If you don’t have or care for it, reach for a mozzarella, or other white cheese.
Salt and Pepper

Close up picture of heirloom tomato salad with crumbled feta cheese and vinaigrette

Helpful Tips and Variations To Recipe

Feel free to change up the type of tomatoes used, if you happen to not have heirloom tomatoes on hand. The variety of red and yellow tomatoes does really elevate the flavor. But it can be made with other varieties of tomatoes.
If you try the salad and find you want a bit more balsamic flavor, go ahead and drizzle on a bit more.
Goat cheese or Cotija are another two options for sprinkling on top of the salad. You will find feta and goat cheese can be interchanged in a lot of recipes.
Sea salt is great to sprinkle on this salad as well. The salt really helps to release a lot of natural flavors in the tomatoes giving it a bolder flavor.
Toss in other ingredients to the salad. Fresh cucumbers, sliced red onions, bell peppers, etc. Other veggies will help add more flavor if you would like.

Colored tomato salad with crumbled feta and vinaigrette dressing served on bed of lettuce

Storage

This tomato salad is best when served right after it is made. You will find that the tomatoes will begin to break down pretty quickly once the vinegar and oil are added.

Therefore, I would not recommend preparing the salad more than a few hours in advance.

If you have leftovers you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days.

Overhead image of tomato salad in large bowl served over bed of greens. Fresh herbs and tomatoes are in background

Recipe FAQs

What are heirloom tomatoes?

Heirloom tomatoes are non-hybrid tomatoes that come from seeds that are passed on for several generations and fertilized through open pollination. The u0022purebredu0022 tomatoes taste incredible and can be found in a variety of colorsu002du002dorange, red, yellow, and even purple!

What is the best knife for cutting tomatoes?

You will find that a serrated knife is best for cutting tomatoes. It breaks through the skin of tomatoes easier and without tearing the tomato.

How do I cut the tomatoes for the salad?

First, cut the top of the tomato off (where it was connected to the vine). Then slice, quarter, or dice the tomato, depending on the size of the tomato. I personally liked the look of cutting them in a variety of different ways, but you can chop them all to the same size and shape if desired.

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Heirloom Tomato Salad with crumbled feta on bed of lettuce in serving bowl

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