Creole Tomato Salad

By á-25089

This Creole tomato salad is incredibly simple and accentuates the sweetness and acidity of ripe summer tomatoes and Vidalia onions with a mustard-garlic vinaigrette.

Ingredients

• 3 ripe tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices, about 2 pounds
• 1 Vidalia or other sweet onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon fresh mint, thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons fresh chives, chopped
• 4 teaspoons olive oil
• 4 teaspoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh garlic

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

To prepare salad, alternate tomato and onion slices on a platter. Sprinkle with salt. Top with mint and chives.

To prepare vinaigrette, combine oil, vinegar, mustard, and garlic in a jar. Cover tightly; shake vigorously. Drizzle vinaigrette over salad, and serve at room temperature.