Layered Tomatoes with Feta and Basil Oil

By commercecook

You will need smaller tomatoes, as each serving is one tomato. It is a beautiful presentation.

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 6 tomatoes, each cut into 3 slices
• 6 ounces crumbled feta cheese
• 1/2 cup diced red onion
• Arugula or baby spinach

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Process olive oil and basil in a blender or use an immersion blender until puréed. Set aside

Stir together shallots and next three ingredients. Pour over tomato slices, toss gently. Set aside

Place feta cheese in a large bowl, mash with a fork. Stir in onion.

Place some arugula or baby spinach leaves on a plate. Place bottom of one of the tomatoes on top. Spread about 2 tablespoons of feta mixture over slices, drizzle with about a teaspoon basil oil. Repeat with middle slice of tomato, feta mixture and basil oil. Top with stem end of tomato. Repeat with the remaining tomatoes, feta mixture, and basil oil. Drizzle tomatoes with remaining shallot marinate and basil oil.