Heirloom Tomato Salad

This recipe was taken from Northstar Cafe.  I had their heirloom tomato salad a few weeks ago and my taste buds haven't stopped screaming for it ever since!  Well, guess what I made with my tomato harvest last week!?!  You have to try this recipe...it's perfect for a light, tasty end of summer meal!

Ingredients:

2-3 Tbsp olive oil

1 Tbsp vinegar (I used balsalmic)

1 tsp mustard (I used spicy brown mustard because that is all I had in the frig)

1 tsp honey or cane sugar

1 Tbsp fresh or 1/2 tsp dried herbs (oregano, basil, rosemary, etc).

1 clove garlic, minced

2 lbs heirloom tomatoes (mixture of colors and varieties)

salt and pepper to taste

blue cheese crumbles (optional)

fresh basil 

Serve with warm, grilled crusty bread 

Directions:

Whisk or blend in a blender olive oil, vinegar, mustard, honey/sugar, herbs, and garlic. 

Core the tomatoes and cut out any blemishes, then slice the tomatoes in 1/2-inch thick to 1-inch thick slices.

Arrange different colors and varieties of tomato slices on two plates, sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper, and top with blue cheese crumbles.  Drizzle with dressing, garnish with fresh basil.  

Serve immediately with warm, crusty bread.

Recipe taken from: http://ohiomag.com/Main/Articles/Sensible_Sustenance_4369.aspx