Salad with tomatoes, cherries and apricots
4 servings
35 minutes
This vibrant salad with tomatoes, cherries, and apricots is a true ode to summer aromas and Italian gastronomy. Its roots trace back to Mediterranean cuisine where sweet fruits harmoniously blend with juicy vegetables to create a balance of flavors. Tender pink tomatoes serve as the base while caramelized apricots add delicate sweetness enhanced by white wine and sugar. Juicy cherry tomatoes and cherries complement the composition with notes of sweet-sour tones highlighted by the dressing. The skillful arrangement of ingredients makes the dish not only delicious but also aesthetically perfect. The finishing touch is sorrel and flower petals that add freshness and sophistication to the salad. This salad is ideal for a summer dinner or a light snack when you want to enjoy vibrant and natural flavors in harmony with the sun and fresh air.
1
Slice the tomatoes into rings.
- Pink tomatoes: 200 g
- Red cherry tomatoes: 120 g
- Yellow cherry tomatoes: 120 g
- Cherry Tomatoes Confit: 120 g
2
Remove the pits from the apricots and sauté cut-side down in 20 ml of olive oil with sugar and white wine over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden.
- Apricots: 320 g
- Sugar: 40 g
- White wine: 20 ml
- Olive oil: 40 ml
3
Remove the pits from the cherries and mix with cherry tomatoes, dressing with sweet and sour sauce.
- Cherries: 280 g
- Sweet and sour sauce: 100 g
4
Place pink tomatoes at the bottom of the plate, add caramelized apricot on top, and finish with a mix of cherry tomatoes and cherries.
- Pink tomatoes: 200 g
- Apricots: 320 g
- Red cherry tomatoes: 120 g
- Yellow cherry tomatoes: 120 g
- Cherry Tomatoes Confit: 120 g
- Cherries: 280 g
5
Garnish with sorrel and an edible flower when serving.
- Sorrel: 3 pieces
- Flower petals: 10 g