Let summer produce shine in with a collection of red, orange and yellow ombre fruits . Our Ombre Summer Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes and Nectarines is a beautiful centerpiece for any summer meal.

Man. The colors of summer produce are to die for, aren’t they? I was inspired to make this ombre summer salad after receiving these beautiful heirloom tomatoes in a produce box I subscribe to. I wanted to use them in a way that made their color and flavor shine.

Then I ran across some beautiful nectarines at the store, and knew they would be perfect with my tomatoes. #lightbulbmoment

You could serve this dish as a main salad for lunch or as a stunning side along with grilled meat at any dinner party.

Sure, the combo might sound a bit bizarre – tomatoes and nectarines? But it works! Trust me on this. When paired with basil, some fresh mozzarella, and a few quality seasonings, something amazing happens. But don’t take my word for it!

Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes and Nectarines

Slice the tomatoes into quarters and layer them on the plate. Do the same with the plums, carefully removing the pit and slicing them to the same size as the tomatoes.

Pinch of several leaves of fresh basil and place them between the fruits. Also insert the balls of mozzarella.

I’m honing my inner Ina Garten when I say, drizzle the salad with a “good-quality” olive oil. I buy my olive oils that I dress my salads with from a local shop and I adore this basil olive oil when paired with this dish.

Give a generous sprinkling of salt and pepper over the salad and serve immediately!

Ombre Summer Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes and Nectarines

Yield: 4 side-portion servings

Let summer produce shine in with a collection of red, orange and yellow ombre fruits . Our Ombre Summer Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes and Nectarines is a beautiful centerpiece for any summer meal.

Ingredients

4 ripe tomatoes, assorted
3 ripe plus, assorted colors
one small bunch of basil, rinsed and patted dry
1 container of small mozzarella balls, drained
several tablespoons of good quality olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Slice the tomatoes into quarters and layer them on the plate. Do the same with the plums, carefully removing the pit and slicing them to the same size as the tomatoes.
Pinch of several leaves of fresh basil and place them between the fruits. Also insert the balls of mozzarella.
Drizzle the salad with a "good-quality" olive oil. I buy my olive oils that I dress my salads with from a local shop and I adore this basil olive oil when paired with this dish.
Give a generous sprinkling of salt and pepper over the salad and serve immediately!