Summer Heirloom Tomato & Cucumber Salad with Tomatillo and Basil
This bright, refreshing summer salad is packed with flavor and garden-fresh ingredients. Featuring juicy heirloom tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, zesty tomatillos, and fresh basil, all dressed in a vibrant lemon vinaigrette with champagne vinegar and robust olive oil. It’s the perfect healthy side dish for your next barbecue, picnic, or al fresco dinner party.
Beautifully served on the Annieglass Shell Collection — a stunning choice for elevated summer entertaining and coastal-inspired table settings.
Ingredients
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3 medium heirloom tomatoes, sliced
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½ red onion, thinly sliced
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1 cucumber, sliced
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3 tomatillos, husked and thinly sliced
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Juice of 1 lemon
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2 tablespoons champagne vinegar (or red wine vinegar)
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2 tablespoons high-quality olive oil
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A handful of fresh basil leaves, torn
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
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On a large serving platter, arrange the sliced heirloom tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and tomatillos.
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Drizzle evenly with olive oil and vinegar, then squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top.
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Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Finish with torn fresh basil leaves for a fragrant, flavorful finish.
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Serve at room temperature or lightly chilled.
This easy no-cook recipe is ideal as a healthy summer side dish, a light lunch, or a vibrant starter for any gathering.
✨ Plated on the Annieglass Shell Collection — handcrafted, coastal-inspired glassware that brings elegance to every meal.
