Name: Heirloom Tomato Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American

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In a large salad bowl toss to combine the tomatoes, cucumbers, olives and herbs, and sprinkle with the 1 teaspoon salt.

In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, mustard, lemon juice and remainder of salt to thoroughly combine.

Serve the dressing alongside the tomato salad.

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Salt Your Tomatoes Early ⏰
Cut and salt your heirloom tomatoes 15-20 minutes before assembling the salad to draw out their natural juices and concentrate their flavor, creating a more flavorful base for the dressing.
Make Dressing While Tomatoes Rest 🥣
Whisk your Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard together while the tomatoes are sitting—this allows the flavors to meld and the dressing to thicken slightly for better coating.
Choose Varied Heirloom Colors 🌈
Select heirloom tomatoes in different colors (red, yellow, purple, striped) to maximize visual appeal and create complex flavor layers from their unique taste profiles.
Dress Just Before Serving 🥗
Add the yogurt dressing only minutes before serving to prevent the salad from becoming watery and to keep the vegetables crisp and fresh.
Tear Rather Than Slice Large Tomatoes ✋
Hand-tear large heirloom tomatoes instead of cutting them to preserve cell structure and minimize juice loss, keeping the salad from becoming soggy.