Tomato Flight
A colorful sampler platter of heirloom tomato slices with creative toppings ~ perfect for summer entertaining!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 3 large heirloom tomatos
topping suggestions
- microgreens
- mozzarella pearls
- feta cheese crumbles
- blue cheese crumbles
- Parmesan cheese shavings
- sun dried tomatoes
- olives
- capers
- crumbled bacon
- mini pepperoni
- prosciutto
spreads
- pesto, homemade recipe here
- mayonnaise, vegan mayo recipe here
- olive or artichoke tapenade
drizzles
- olive oil
- balsamic glaze
- pomegranate molasses
garnish
- fresh herb sprigs
- flaky salt and fresh cracked pepper
- dried herbs
Instructions
general instructions
- Decide on your topping theme or themes and gather your ingredients. Do any prep (like making and crumbling bacon) ahead of time.
- When ready to serve, slice your tomatoes. You will want 6 thick slices.
- Arrange the tomatoes on a board or on a platter.
- Layer your tomatoes with 3-4 ingredients. I usually start with some sort of spread, then follow with 2-3 other toppings, ending with a drizzle if appropriate, and a shower of salt, pepper, and/or herbs.
how to make a caprese tomato
- Start with a layer of pesto.
- Top with mozzarella pearls.
- Add a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
how to make a BLT tomato
- Begin with a dollop of mayonnaise and spread out lightly.
- Next add a heap of micro greens.
- Top with crumbled bacon.
how to make a charcuterie tomato
- Start with a layer of fig jam.
- Top with shreds of prosciutto. Add blue cheese crumbles.
- Top with a marcona almond and a drizzle of hot honey.
Notes
Nutritional info based on one Caprese tomato.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 slice · Calories: 12 kcal · Carbohydrates: 1 g · Protein: 0.2 g · Fat: 1 g · Saturated Fat: 0.2 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.003 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g · Cholesterol: 0.2 mg · Sodium: 24 mg · Potassium: 11 mg · Fiber: 0.1 g · Sugar: 0.4 g · Vitamin A: 88 IU · Vitamin C: 1 mg · Calcium: 4 mg · Iron: 0.03 mg
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although The View from Great Island attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.
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