Zingerman's Roadhouse Heirloom Tomato Salad
A few weeks ago we were at Zingerman's Roadhouse with friends for the special steamed crab dinner. Chef Alex served the most amazing tomato salad. Just chunks of tomatoes in oil with a few herbs and spices. Can you get the recipe for us? It will be a perfect way to enjoy all the wonderful tomatoes this time of year.
Thanks, Brad Thompson
What a great salad! The simple dressing really brings out the flavor of one of our favorite summer garden treats. Thank you, Chef Alex. Congratulations too in having one of the top ten rib houses in the USA. We agree with the panel of Bon Appetit.
Zingerman's Roadhouse Heirloom Tomato Salad
2 lb. tomatoes, cut into wedges 2 Tbsp. fresh garlic, minced 1/4 cup fresh basil, chiffonade cut 1/4 cup fresh chives, finely chopped 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 1 cup olive oil salt and pepper
Combine tomatoes, garlic, basil and chives in a bowl. Combine red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper in a small bowl and whisk until well blended. Pour over tomato mixture and gently toss.
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Comments
Marge Biancke
Mon, Sep 21, 2009 : 9:15 a.m.
This weekend I prepared this recipe using 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar with great results
Solomon James
Fri, Sep 18, 2009 : 6:39 a.m.
This is one of those recipes that can taste like crap or taste like heaven depending on the quality of the ingredients. Even if you use great ingredients you can make three dozen different tasting salads (Zinfandel vinegar tastes different than cabarnet which is different than rioja; late-harvest picual oil is different than early-harvest taggiasca). Assuming the purpose of the initial questioner was to duplicate the flavor of the salad, exact ingredients are necessary. I think the initial questioner will be pleasantly surprised that an even better salad than she ate can be created since the house vinegar and olive oil are not the best that could be found.
John Hritz
Thu, Sep 17, 2009 : 4:01 p.m.
The critical difference was probably Cornman Farm's (Chef Alex's produce garden) heirloom tomatoes. One of the booths at the Homegrown Festival showcased more than a dozen varieties of local tomatoes perfect for this sort of salad. Happy eating!