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Juicy ripe tomatoes shine in this refreshing dish, elevated with fresh herbs and a nutty almond vinaigrette. It’s the perfect no-cook appetizer or side for warm-weather meals—fresh, bold, and effortlessly elegant.

🍴 Ingredients

• 4 large heirloom or beefsteak tomatoes, thickly sliced
• ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint or parsley
• 3 tablespoons slivered or chopped almonds, lightly toasted
• Flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For the Almond Vinaigrette:

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons toasted almonds, finely chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

🔥 Instructions (Serves 4)

Whisk the Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, garlic, Dijon mustard, and chopped almonds. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.

Prep the Tomatoes: Arrange tomato slices on a large serving platter, slightly overlapping.

Add Herbs and Nuts: Sprinkle with chopped basil, mint (or parsley), and toasted slivered almonds.

Dress It Up: Spoon the almond vinaigrette generously over the tomatoes just before serving.

Season and Serve: Finish with flaky sea salt and a few turns of cracked black pepper. Serve immediately as a light side or appetizer.

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• 🔪 Tomato Slicer Knife — Get perfect tomato slices without crushing them.
• 🥣 Glass Mixing Bowl Set — Ideal for whisking up vinaigrettes or prepping herbs.
• 🌿 Herb Scissors — Quickly chop fresh basil and mint with zero fuss.
• 🧄 Microplane Zester/Grater — Perfect for finely grating garlic into your vinaigrette.
• 🥗 Salad Serving Platter — Show off your tomato masterpiece in style.

💡 Helpful Tip: Toast your almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant—just a few minutes makes all the difference in flavor and crunch!