I'm addicted to tomatoes and basil in the summertime. There. I admitted it.
Because of this crazy addiction, I buy tomatoes and basil on pretty much every trip to the farmers' market, which means that even if I buy basil one week, turn it into pesto, and eat it all week long, I still buy more basil. True story. And even if I buy cherry tomatoes to use in a pasta dish, I still buy heirloom tomatoes when I see gorgeous, ripe ones. Having farmers' markets within walking distance every day of the week is a great way to feed this addiction. There are worse habits one could have.
Always having tomatoes and basil on hand is not a bad thing. It makes for a quick and easy dinner, especially when you have an end of a baguette, fresh mozzarella, fleur de sel, and olive oil and vinegar too.
Tomato-bread salad is one of the easiest things to whip up and doesn't even require turning on the stove (just the toaster oven). To make mine, I simply diced two heirloom tomatoes and scattered them on a plate. Then I cubed a 3-inch piece of baguette, lightly toasted the bread cubes, and combined them with the tomatoes.
Next, I seasoned the tomatoes with some fleur de sel. Then I diced four small mozzarella balls (ciligiene) and scattered those on top of the bread and tomatoes. I cut some basil chiffonade-style, and tossed it on top of the bread, tomato, and mozzarella mixture.
Lastly, I drizzled a little extra-virgin olive oil and some balsamic vinaigrette over the whole salad.
And then there was only one thing left to do: dig in!
What are your summertime vices?
17 comments:
As far as addictions go, I think tomatoes and basil are pretty innocuous...and totally rational. This salad looks delicious!
This isn't the worst addiction to have! We need to have a tomato dinner soon!
I absolutely adore tomatoes in the summer! Agreed with Michelle, a tomato dinner needs to happen!
a good addiction for sure. what a gorgeous salad. these days I'm kind of addicted to Aperol (post coming tomorrow will explain!) not sure that's a healthy one though!
I am bookmarking this for my next summer potluck! And PS - those tomatoes look amazing! The colors are gorgeous!
This looks amazing and so easy! I'm a sucker for good tomatoes too. But really, my biggest vice in the summer is drinking an ice cold beer (or cocktail) outside.
Tomatoes are a pretty good addiction to have! I really enjoy making panzanella-like salads this time of year but haven't yet this season. Must change that!
oh man, i'd love this for lunch right about now :) delicious and simple, it screams summer!!
this is basically my fave summer salad...and sometimes i add capers too!
Love, love, love tomatoes and basil! This looks phenomenal!! Especially in the summer :)
I love this. My Nana makes something similar but uses zucchini as well.
Oooh, I love mozzarella soaked in balsamic and paired with juicy tomatoes. Heaven in summertime.
I have a tomato addiction, too! And I refuse to go to rehab :) This salad looks perfect!
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i love playing around with panzanella during the summer, and tomato season. try it sometime with feta and mint instead of basil, or also with stone fruits and chilis.
Being addicted to tomatoes and basil isn't such a bad thing especially with dishes like this!
This looks incredible! I would be in trouble if I lived within walking distance to a farmers market...super jealous! :)
Just the perfect summer salad :)
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