Description
A refreshing and vibrant Heirloom Tomato Flight featuring six beautifully prepared tomato slices, each topped with a unique combination of fresh cheeses, herbs, deli meat, and complementary flavors like pesto, balsamic glaze, and honey for a perfect appetizer or light snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Tomato Base
- 2 heirloom tomatoes, sliced into thick rounds
Toppings
- 2 tablespoons burrata
- 1 tablespoon pesto
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese
- 1 slice deli turkey breast
- 3 slices bread and butter pickles
- 3 pieces baby arugula
- 1 slice mozzarella
- 1/4 teaspoon balsamic glaze
- 3 leaves basil
- 3 tablespoons cottage cheese
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- 1/2 baby cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/2 tablespoon crumbly feta cheese
- 3 kalamata olives, sliced
Seasonings and Oils
- 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare Tomato Base: Place six thick slices of heirloom tomato onto a large cutting board or plate to serve as the foundation for the toppings.
- Burrata and Pesto: Spread 2 tablespoons of burrata cheese generously over one tomato slice. Top with 1 tablespoon of pesto and swirl with a spoon to combine for a creamy and herbaceous flavor.
- Cream Cheese and Turkey: Spread 1 tablespoon of cream cheese on another tomato slice. Layer a slice of deli turkey breast and 3 slices of bread and butter pickles on top to add a savory and tangy component.
- Olive Oil, Lemon, and Arugula: Drizzle 1 teaspoon of olive oil and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice onto a tomato slice. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of flaky sea salt and add 3 pieces of baby arugula for freshness and a peppery bite.
- Mozzarella and Basil: Place 1 slice of mozzarella cheese on a tomato round. Drizzle with the remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon balsamic glaze. Top with 3 leaves of fresh basil for a classic and fragrant finish.
- Cottage Cheese, Honey, and Red Pepper: Spoon 3 tablespoons of cottage cheese onto a tomato slice. Drizzle 1 teaspoon of honey over it and sprinkle a pinch of red pepper flakes for a sweet and spicy contrast.
- Cucumber, Feta, and Olives: Top a tomato slice with thinly sliced half a baby cucumber. Add 1/2 tablespoon of crumbly feta cheese and 3 sliced kalamata olives for a Mediterranean-inspired bite.
Notes
- This recipe is best served fresh to enjoy the contrasting textures and vibrant flavors of the heirloom tomatoes and toppings.
- Heirloom tomatoes vary in size; adjust the amount of toppings accordingly to ensure balanced bites.
- You can substitute turkey breast with another deli meat or omit for a vegetarian option by adding more cheese or herbs.
- Use fresh, high-quality herbs and cheeses to maximize flavor.
- Chilling the tomatoes before assembly enhances their texture and freshness.
