Saffron Tomato Salad

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Caesar Salad, Saffron, Tomato

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 20

Servings: as a side

Calories: 83kcal

Author: Those Vegan Chefs

This saffron tomato salad has Thai basil and saffron running through it. The summer ripeness of the tomatoes with bright sweet flavors full of juiciness makes for a delightful salad.

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Ingredients

1-2 shallots peeled, thinly sliced
2 cups heirloom cherry tomatoes cut in half
1-2 garlic cloves minced
2 Tbsp parsley chopped
½ tsp salt kosher
1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp olive oil extra virgin
2 Tbsp Thai basil chiffonade
1 pinch saffron

Instructions

How to make Saffron Tomato Salad

Gently heat the extra virgin olive oil over low heat. Add the shallots and minced garlic cooking for 2 minutes.
The shallots and garlic should not take on any color. Remove the oil from the heat and add the saffron. Allow the saffron to steep for 5 minutes.
Add the red wine vinegar to the saffron olive oil mixture.
Place the cut tomatoes in a bowl, and add the chopped parsley, and the saffron oil. Mix to combine, and season with kosher salt.

Notes

Nutritional values are an estimate.

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