Heirloom Tomato & Arugula Salad

2015-09-26 15:42:20

Serves 2

I am feeling so blessed, my garden is still producing these amazing heirloom tomatoes, I haven't had to buy tomatoes all summer and that is a first for me! I really think the cooler temperatures early on and the extra rainfall we had made a tremendous difference for my tomato plants this year. I was at the growers market this morning and it seems that I am not the only person that had a bumper crop. Tomatoes were definitely in abundance at the growers market. I love using heirloom tomatoes because they are so vibrant in color and it makes for beautiful salad. The arugula came from Trader Joe's, but you can find fresh organic arugula in most grocery stores these day in the produce isle. This salad is simple and easy to make. In just five minutes you can have a beautiful salad for lunch or dinner. Keeping it simple and easy and healthy! I love hearing from you, please let me know what you think of this recipe. Don't forget to follow me on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest. Happy Fall and Bon Appetit, Cecelia

Ingredients

4 ounces arugula
1 large heirloom tomato; sliced
1/4 cup crumbled Feta Cheese

Vinaigrette

1/4 cup Olive Oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon prepared Pesto
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
½ tablespoon whole grain Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon sea salt
fresh ground pepper to taste

Instructions

Dressing: In small mixing bowl or blender add all ingredients and mix well until all ingredients are well blended.
Salad assembly: layer tomatoes over arugula and sprinkle with crumbled Feta cheese, a few fresh oregano leaves and drizzle with vinaigrette. Serve immediately.

By Cecelia Dardanes

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