Description
Enjoy a delightful Heirloom Tomato Flight with 5 unique topping combinations that celebrate the flavors of summer. From a classic basil pesto and cottage cheese option to a savory Coppa and crushed pistachios variation, these tomato slices are bursting with freshness and creativity.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 heirloom tomato, sliced
- flaky salt, generous sprinkle on each slice
- 1 teaspoon basil pesto, or any pesto
- 1/4 cup cottage cheese, or ricotta
- hot pepper oil, drizzle as much as you’d like
- 2 slices Coppa, or prosciutto
- 1 slice Fior di latte cheese, any mozzarella
- 1 teaspoon crushed pistachios, or walnuts
- hot honey, drizzle as much as you’d like
- 1/2 cup baked feta egg salad, or any egg salad of choice
Flight 1:
Flight 2:
Flight 3:
Instructions
- Slice a ripe heirloom tomato into thick rounds and sprinkle each slice with a pinch of salt.
- Top each slice with one of the following combos:
Flight 1: Basil pesto + cottage cheese (or ricotta) + a drizzle of hot pepper oil
Flight 2: Coppa or prosciutto + crushed pistachios or walnuts + a drizzle of hot honey
Flight 3: A generous scoop of egg salad
- Arrange the topped slices on a platter and serve immediately. Optional: garnish with fresh herbs or microgreens.
Notes
- This recipe is endlessly adaptable. Switch out toppings for variety such as burrata, marinated feta, or roasted peppers.
- Use ripe heirloom tomatoes for the best results and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
