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Heirloom Tomato Salad with Roasted Lemon and Garlic

Robyn Gleason
Chives and basil in this Heirloom Tomato Salad with Roasted Lemon and Garlic and  some cilantro. They make this salad sing!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Canadian
Servings 4 persons
Calories 346 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lemon, sliced thinly
  • 1/2 tsp honey
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 5-6 cloves of garlic, peeled
  • 2 pints mixed cherry heirloom tomatoes, halved
  • 1 shallot, sliced thinly
  • a handful of fresh basil
  • 3-4 spears chives, chopped
  • small handful of cilantro (optional), chopped

Dressing

  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • freshly ground pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 F
  • Place lemon slices and garlic cloves on baking sheet. Mix olive oil and honey in small bowl and brush on to lemon slices. Roast for 20 – 25 minutes.
  • Mix dressing ingredients
  • Combine shallots, tomatoes and herbs. Add lemon slices and garlic when done. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss very gently. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 346kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 3gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 32mgPotassium: 606mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1155IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 2.2mg
Keyword tomato salad
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