Heirloom Tomato Salad with Anchovy Vinaigrette


Heirloom Tomato Salad with Anchovy Vinaigrette


    1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
    4 anchovies, minced
    1 garlic clove, minced
    1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
    1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
    2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
    2 large eggs
    1 1/2 pounds assorted heirloom tomatoes—large ones sliced, small ones halved
    Fleur de sel
    Freshly ground pepper
    Flat-leaf parsley, for serving
    Marjoram leaves, for serving

    In a small skillet, combine the olive oil, anchovies, garlic and lemon zest.
    In a small bowl, toss the shallot with the vinegar and let stand for 10 minutes.
    Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Turn the heat to low and, when the water is simmering, gently place the eggs in the water. Cook for 6 minutes, until lightly boiled. Have an ice bath ready near the stove. With a slotted spoon, plunge the eggs in the ice bath and let cool for 2 minutes. Peel the eggs.
    Arrange the tomatoes on 4 plates and season with fleur de sel and pepper. Scatter the shallot and vinegar over the tomatoes.
    Warm the anchovy dressing over moderate heat to a gentle simmer; pour over the tomatoes. Cut the eggs in half crosswise and place a half on each plate. Scatter the parsley and marjoram over the salad and serve at once.

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