Fancy tomato salad that's beautiful and delicious

Ingredients for Fancy and beautiful tomato salad

• 680 g heirloom tomatoes, sliced into 8–12 wedges, depending on size

• 340 g mixed cherry tomatoes, halved, quartered if large

• 10 g kosher salt, divided, plus more

• 1 lemon

• ½ garlic clove

• 90 ml extra-virgin olive oil

• 30 g za’atar

• 240 g pita chips

• 30 g honey (or more)

• 100 g feta, thinly sliced into planks

• 15 g basil leaves, torn if large

• 15 g mint leaves, torn if large

How to make Fancy and beautiful tomato salad

1. Gently toss the heirloom and cherry tomatoes with 1¼ teaspoons of salt in a medium bowl to combine, then set aside.

2. Finely grate the lemon zest into a small bowl, then grate in the garlic; set the lemon aside.

3. Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just starts to shimmer. Add the za’atar and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 1 minute until fragrant and slightly darkened in colour. Add the lemon zest and garlic, cooking for a further 10 seconds, then remove from the heat. (This helps to cook off the raw flavour of the garlic while retaining the brightness of the lemon.) Transfer the za’atar oil to a heatproof measuring cup.

4. Place the pita chips in a large bowl and drizzle 2 tablespoons of the za’atar oil over them; season with salt. Mix well with a rubber spatula, ensuring the chips are coated without breaking them into too many pieces.

5. Cut the reserved lemon in half and squeeze the juice from one half into a small bowl. Stir in the honey and the remaining ½ teaspoon of salt. Gradually add the remaining za’atar oil, stirring constantly until emulsified. Taste the dressing and adjust with more lemon juice, honey, or salt if needed.

6. Add the feta, basil, mint, and reserved tomatoes to the bowl with the chips, then drizzle the dressing over the top. Toss gently to combine.

7. Spoon the salad onto a platter, ensuring no juices are left behind. Serve immediately for crunchy chips or let it sit for a while for a crispy-gone-soggy experience.

Disclaimer
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