Description
A vibrant and refreshing heirloom tomato flight featuring six unique tomato rounds adorned with diverse toppings such as creamy burrata and pesto, savory deli turkey with pickles, fresh mozzarella with balsamic glaze, and more. This no-cook dish offers a delightful range of flavors and textures perfect for a light appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Tomato Bases
- 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
- 2 teaspoons olive oil (divided)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt
- 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)
Instructions
- Prepare Tomato Slices: Place six thick tomato slices onto a large cutting board or plate, arranging them for easy topping.
- Burrata and Pesto Topping: Spread the burrata cheese onto one tomato slice. Add the pesto on top, then use a spoon to gently swirl and combine the flavors.
- Cream Cheese, Turkey, and Pickles: Spread cream cheese evenly on another tomato slice. Top with a slice of deli turkey breast and layer the bread and butter pickles over it.
- Olive Oil, Lemon, and Arugula: Drizzle 1 teaspoon of olive oil and the lemon juice onto a tomato slice. Sprinkle flaky sea salt and place baby arugula on top to enhance freshness.
- Mozzarella and Balsamic Glaze: Put a slice of mozzarella on a tomato round. Drizzle with the remaining teaspoon of olive oil and balsamic glaze. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
- Cottage Cheese, Honey, and Red Pepper Flakes: Spoon cottage cheese onto a tomato slice. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with a pinch of red pepper flakes for a sweet and spicy contrast.
- Cucumber, Feta, and Olives: Add thinly sliced baby cucumber to a tomato slice. Top with crumbly feta cheese and sliced kalamata olives for a salty, tangy finish.
Notes
- This recipe is no-cook and ideal for quick assembly with fresh ingredients.
- Use ripe heirloom tomatoes for the best flavor and texture.
- Adjust the amount of honey and red pepper flakes based on your preferred sweetness and heat.
- Serve immediately to prevent the tomatoes from releasing too much juice.
- Can be served as an appetizer or a light snack for 2-3 people.
