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Tomato Salad with Buttermilk Dressing

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  • Author: Amanda
  • Yield: 4 to 6 as a side or starter; 2 as a main course 1x

Description

Discover the perfect summer dish with our Tomato Salad with Buttermilk Dressing recipe! Fresh heirloom tomatoes, crispy bacon, and a tangy buttermilk dressing make this salad a standout. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, it’s a refreshing and satisfying starter or side dish for warm days.

Ingredients

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BUTTERMILK DRESSING:

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon buttermilk powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon champagne, white wine, or white balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons buttermilk
  • 1 garlic clove, grated on a microplane
  • Kosher salt to taste

SALAD:

  • 2–1/2 to 3 pounds heirloom tomatoes, sliced 1/2-inch-thick
  • 1/4 small red onion, very thinly sliced
  • 3 slices thick-cut bacon, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • Fresh dill fronds, picked from stem, and thinly sliced chives, to taste
  • Flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. If you can make the dressing an hour or two in advance, the flavor will better, but you can make it right before you want to serve the salad and still have something delicious! To make the Buttermilk Dressing, in a small mixing bowl, combine all the dressing ingredients, whisking thoroughly. Taste for seasonings and adjust as necessary. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  2. Season the sliced tomatoes with a bit of kosher salt and let sit while you prepare the rest of the recipe.
  3. Place the red onion in a sieve and rinse under cold water. This will help remove some of the raw onion bite. Drain on paper towels.
  4. In a small skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp and browned, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
  5. To serve, pat the tomatoes dry with paper towels and arrange on a serving platter. Spoon some of the dressing over each tomato, then sprinkle with red onion, bacon, dill, and chives. Season with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.

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  • Category: Summer, Salads

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