Heirloom Tomato Salad with Goat Cheese and Herb Oil

I used to hate tomatoes as a child  but now I LOVE them. Give me a classic caprese or heirlooms with a little olive oil and balsamic and I’m set. I found these beauties at the Pepper Place farmers market in Birmingham, AL along with some delicious goat cheese made by a local goat farmer and I decided to make a simple salad for a ladies’ night dinner party.

Recipe: (Serves 6)

Heirloom Tomatoes (3 large, 4-5 small)

6 oz. Goat Cheese

1/2 cup basil leaves, roughly chopped

1/2 cup olive oil

1/4 cup lemon juice

2 gloves garlic, chopped fine

1 tsp salt

1 tsp pepper

For the herb oil mix together the garlic, basil, olive oil, lemon, juice, salt and pepper with a whisk. You can also throw it all in a food processor if you don’t feel like chopping. Slice the tomatoes with a serrated knife in about 1/4 inch thick slices. spread the goat cheese on each piece. Drizzle the oil over the tomatoes. Sprinkle with a dash salt and pepper and serve.