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Thin sliced tomatoes laid out on a plate with feta cheese, pine nuts and balsamic glaze over top.
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Summer Tomato Carpaccio with Basil Vinaigrette

Celebrate peak tomato season with this elegant Summer Tomato Carpaccio with Basil Vinaigrette. Juicy heirloom tomatoes are layered over fresh basil vinaigrette, then topped with creamy feta, toasted pine nuts, fresh basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Served with warm crusty bread, this simple appetizer is perfect for summer gatherings, dinner parties, or anytime beautiful tomatoes are in season.
Course Appetizer, Entertaining, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Mediterranean-Inspired
Keyword Fresh Tomato Appetizer, Summer Tomato Carpaccio
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 291kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ cup basil vinaigrette (120 ml), plus more if desired
  • 3 to 4 large tomatoes (about 2¼ pounds / 1 kg), sliced ¼ inch (6 mm) thick
  • 3 ounces feta cheese (85 g), crumbled
  • ¼ cup pine nuts (35 g), lightly toasted
  • ⅛ cup fresh basil leaves (4 g), torn if large
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze (30 ml)
  • Flaky sea salt for finishing (such as Maldon)
  • Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • optional - serve a loaf of sliced crusty bread on the side

Instructions

  • Spread the basil vinaigrette. Spoon the basil vinaigrette onto the center of a 12-inch (30 cm) serving platter. Using the back of a spoon, spread it into an even layer, leaving about a 1-inch (2.5 cm) border around the edge.
    ½ cup basil vinaigrette
  • Arrange the tomatoes. Slice the tomatoes into ¼-inch (6 mm) rounds. Arrange them in a slightly overlapping layer over the basil vinaigrette.
    3 to 4 large tomatoes
  • Add the toppings. Sprinkle the crumbled feta evenly over the tomatoes, followed by the toasted pine nuts.
    3 ounces feta cheese, ¼ cup pine nuts
  • Drizzle. Lightly drizzle the balsamic glaze over the tomatoes.
    2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
  • Finish. Scatter the fresh basil over the platter. Season with flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Finish with a pinch of Maldon sea salt, if desired.
    ⅛ cup fresh basil leaves, Flaky sea salt, Freshly cracked black pepper
  • Serve. Serve immediately with warm, crusty bread for scooping up the basil vinaigrette and flavorful tomato juices.
    optional - serve a loaf of sliced crusty bread on the side

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 392mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1269IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 1mg