• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

A Communal Table

  • Home
  • About
    • Privacy Policy
    • Work with Me
  • Recipes
  • Cocktails
  • Cuisines
  • Recipe Box

Home » Recipes » Salads

Published: Aug 15, 2015 · Modified: Mar 17, 2019 by Nancy · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads

Tomatillo and Tomato Salad

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

Tomatillos add a bright note to this healthy summer Tomatillo and Tomato salad recipe. Add burrata or avocado and dinner is served!Confession time.

I feel a little stupid posting this "recipe" and I am sure a lot of you are thinking "wow, Nancy, an heirloom tomato salad, how original!"

I know - and to be honest, I seriously debated whether or not to post it... but after having it two (ok, three!) days in a row and not growing tired of it, I decided it was worthy of sharing.

So what makes it worth bothering with?

Tomatillos. Have you ever tried them in a salad? I'm betting the answer to that question would be "no!" Sure, you've had them in salsa or in enchilada sauce. But by themselves? Raw?? What???  Well, I hadn't either until recently when it occurred to me that since I love them in salsa I would probably really like them in a salad.

Tomatillos add a bright note to this healthy summer Tomatillo and Tomato salad recipe. Add burrata or avocado and dinner is served!

And I didn't just like them. I loved them.

With tomatoes. And yes, the heirlooms are fabulous  and would probably taste great no matter what I paired with them. But honestly? This salad is just as good with any homegrown or farmer market fresh tomato - heirloom or not.

But a word of warning - if you don't have access to to that category of tomato this salad will be nothing special. In fact, it will be downright ... blech... so don't go there.

Tomatillos add a bright note to this healthy summer Tomatillo and Tomato salad recipe. Add burrata or avocado and dinner is served!

So what makes this little addition to what is, after all, a very common salad, so special? It's the combination of sweet and earthy tomato with the citrusy tang of the tomatillo. Throw in a  little marinated red onion for bite and dress simply with some good red wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil. Add a good sprinkling of crunchy salt (Maldon or fleur de sel) and a  grind of fresh pepper. If you're feeling indulgent some burrata or avocado wouldn't be amiss.... and speaking from experience both work really well.

And there you have it - a salad that sums up summer for me... and something definitely worth sharing with all of you!!!

Hungry for some other summer salad recipes? You may enjoy...

  • Mexican Pasta Salad with Chili Lime Dressing
  • Caramelized Citrus and Avocado Salad
Tomatillo and Tomato Salad

Tomatillo and Tomato Salad

Tomatillos add a bright note to this healthy summer Tomatillo and Tomato salad recipe. Add burrata or avocado and dinner is served!
5 from 1 vote
Print Pin Rate Add to Collection Go to Collections
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 97kcal
Author: Nancy Buchanan

Ingredients

  • 4 heirloom tomatoes sliced
  • 2 to tomatillos sliced into ¼ inch slices
  • 1 quarter of a red onion sliced into ⅛th inch slices
  • 1 ball burrata cheese or 1 ripe avocado sliced (optional)
  • 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon maldon sea salt or fleur de sel
  • freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Place onion slices into a small bowl and toss with 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar and a large pinch of salt. Set aside.
  • Slice tomatoes ¼ inch thick. Layer onto a medium sized serving platter.
  • Place tomatillo slices on top of the tomatoes.
  • Add the marinated onion slices.
  • Drizzle with remaining red wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil.
  • Sprinkle with remaining salt and a few grinds of black pepper.
  • Add the burrata cheese or avocado slices if using.
  • Serve!

Nutrition

Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 298mg | Potassium: 331mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1025IU | Vitamin C: 18.9mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.4mg
YOU KNOW I WANT TO SEE IT!Mention @Acommunaltable or tag #acommunaltable!

More Salad Recipes

  • Moroccan Carrot Salad Recipe
  • Asian Edamame Salad with Ginger Dressing
  • Classic Shrimp Louie Salad and Dressing
  • 15 Minute French Potato Salad

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Lindsay says

    August 15, 2015 at 9:13 am

    Simply gorgeous. Love the addition of tomatillos, now I'm kicking myself for not buying any at the market this morning. Next week then. 🙂

    Reply
    • Nancy says

      August 17, 2015 at 10:09 am

      Thanks Lindsay! I've been working with the 100mm macro so it's taking some getting used to! Definitely get some tomatillos ... soooo good with heirloom tomatoes!

      Reply
  2. Cathy | Arkle says

    August 15, 2015 at 9:27 am

    5 stars
    Great idea. I will pick some tomatillo at the Farmer's Market this weekend to try this. I am really loving your recipes!

    Reply
  3. sue|theviewfromgreatisland says

    August 15, 2015 at 10:49 am

    This looks spectacular, and I've never eaten raw tomatillos before!

    Reply
    • Nancy says

      August 17, 2015 at 10:08 am

      Thanks Sue! I know... I never have either and was really surprised how good they were in the salad!!!

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

SALUD, BONJOUR AND CIAO!
Hi, I’m Nancy Buchanan! At A Communal Table, you’ll find simple, delicious recipes inspired by world cuisine.

With my step-by-step instructions, tips, and tricks, I invite you to explore the world…one plate at a time!
Care to know more?

Popular recipes

  • Rum Sour Cocktail
  • Easy Yogurt Flatbreads
  • Easy, Cheesy Savory Bread Pudding
  • Chicken Contadina Recipe

Winter Warmers

  • Provencale Braised Top Round Roast
  • Barley Risotto with Italian Sausage and Peppers
  • One Pan Moroccan Lemon Olive Chicken
  • Chicken Marbella with Boneless Thighs

Footer

↑ back to top

Affiliate Disclaimer

As an Amazon Associate and Affiliate Marketer, I earn from qualifying purchases. If you click a product affiliate link on A Communal Table and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you, ever!  I own every cooking product I recommend and love how they perform. Happy Cooking!

As seen in


Please Follow Me

  • Pinterest
  • Instagram
  • Facebook

Reader Favorites

  • Blackberry Fool
  • Sweet and Spicy Gin Mule
  • Asian Edamame Salad with Ginger Dressing

Copyright © 2021 ♥︎ A Communal Table ♥︎ Privacy Policy ♥︎Accessibility Statement