Heirloom Tomatoes With Cilantro And Mint

Name: Heirloom Tomatoes With Cilantro And Mint
Ingredients: 6 heirloom tomatoes in a variety of shapes and colors, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices; 3 tablespoon chopped mint leaves; 3 tablespoon chopped cilantro; 2 tablespoon minced red onion; 1 avocado, pitted, peeled, and diced finely; 3 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; juice of 1/2 lemon; splash of white wine; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Kim Kushner|July 9, 2013 11:59 am EST

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A splash of white wine not only brightens this salad but gives it a whiff of sophistication. You can use whatever soft herbs you have on hand, but the mint and cilantro combination is among my favorites and a nice departure from the classic tomato-basil pairing. Click here to see 15 Tastiest Heirloom Tomato Recipes.

Servings

6

Ingredients

6 heirloom tomatoes in a variety of shapes and colors, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
3 tablespoon chopped mint leaves
3 tablespoon chopped cilantro
2 tablespoon minced red onion
1 avocado, pitted, peeled, and diced finely
3 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
juice of 1/2 lemon
splash of white wine
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Place the tomatoes and their juices in a serving bowl or on a serving tray. Scatter the mint, cilantro, and red onion over the tomatoes followed by the avocado. Drizzle the olive oil on top, followed by the lemon juice, and white wine. Season with the salt and pepper and toss well.