Beefsteak Tomato Salad

"This recipe is from Season 5 Top Chef contestant Ariane Duarte. It combines juicy summer-ripe tomatoes, sweet watermelon and tangy feta cheese for a refreshing dish. It is different but delicious."
 
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Ready In:
20mins
Ingredients:
10
Serves:
4

ingredients

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directions

  • To prepare Basil Oil: blanch 2 cups basil leaves in boiling water, then immediately place in ice water; drain well.
  • Transfer drained basil to blender; add 1 cup olive oil and salt to taste; process 1 minute or until pureed.
  • Pass through a fine mesh strainer.
  • To prepare the salad, divide tomato slices among four salad plates.
  • Top each with three sticks watermelon and two sticks feta cheese; drizzle with olive oil, balsamic vinegar and some Basil Oil.
  • Garnish with basil leaves; serve salt separately.

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