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Florida Fresh Tomato Salad
Ingredients
- Salad:
- 2 tomatoes, quartered
- 6 shallots, peeled and cut into fourths
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 cups mixed lettuce greens
- 2 tangerines, cut into segments
- 4 ounces blue cheese, sliced
- 1 cup toasted pecans
- 1 cup tangerine vinaigrette
- Citrus Vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup tangerine juice
- 3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- salt and black pepper to taste
A great Tomato and Field Greens Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette from the Florida Department of Agriculture.
Foodie Byte: Look for fresh Florida tomatoes!
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
- Coat peeled shallots with olive oil and place in a baking dish.
- Roast until shallots are soft and brown color has been achieved, about 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from oven and cool.
- Toss remaining ingredients with dressing and roasted shallots.
- Serve immediately.
- To make Citrus Vinaigrette, combine first 3 ingredients in a bowl and slowly whisk in oil.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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