Heirloom Tomato Tower

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By Todd Johnson

Story Published: Mar 31, 2008 at 11:40 AM PST

Story Updated: Mar 31, 2008 at 11:40 AM PST

Ingredients

Heirloom Tomato Tower - 9/18/2000

5 heirloom tomatoes 1 tsp. chopped garlic
1 Tbl. dry mustard 1/2 tsp. Kosher salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper 1/2 cup basil leaves
1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1 cup olive oil

Directions

Choose 5 heirloom tomatoes of different varieties and colors. To make a basil vinaigrette, put garlic, mustard, salt, pepper, basil and vinegar in a food processor. Turn on and slowly add olive oil to emulsify. Slice tomatoes and stack one on top of the other with the largest on the bottom. Pour vinaigrette over the top and garnish with fresh basil. Serves 2.

Recipe from Marianne Zdobysz, Madison Park Cafe

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