I love tomatoes, good tomatoes, tomatoes that smell like a real tomato. Nowadays, it’s getting more and more difficult to find organic good quality tomatoes in Spain – yes, in Spain, the land of the Mediterranean diet, the land of delicious fresh vegetables… Ironically sad, isn’t it?- One can find hundreds of beautiful perfect tomatoes that taste… nothing at all. It’s so frustrating!
Fortunately, a few months ago I found a tiny shop in my neighborhood selling real smell-and-taste-like tomatoes. The best of all is that you can taste them before you buy them, isn’t it great? It’s my favourite tomato shop ever.
A few days ago I went there and tried some delicious dark tiger tomatoes, so yummy!! Therefore, despite the cold weather these days I decided to treat myself with a multicolor salad so as to eat my beautiful tomatoes. The perfect way to go back to work this 2013 with a smile! 
Multicolor Salad with Wild Rocket and Dark Tiger Tomatoes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
Description
A healthy and delicious multicolor salad with wild rocket and tasty dark tiger tomatoes.
Ingredients
- 2 big organic dark tiger tomatoes
- 100g wild rocket
- 2 cups (480 ml) multicolor pasta
- a can of small artichoke hearts
- 3 tsp dried oregano
For the dressing:
- 6 tbsp (90 ml) Spanish extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Old Style Dijon Mustard
- 4 tbsp (60 ml) apple vinegar
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in salty water for 8-10mins until ‘al dente’. Drain.
- Wash and chop the tomatoes and artichoke hearts.
- Wash the wild rocket and dry it with a kitchen towel.
- Put all the ingredients in a big bowl and sprinkle the oregano. Mix well.
- Prepare the dressing putting the oil, vinegar, mustard and salt in a small jar. Put the lid on and shake well.
- Add the dressing to the salad, mix and serve.
Notes
- If you like Parmesan cheese you can add a few thin slices over the salad.
- It’s a great combination.
- Prep Time: 7 mins
- Cook Time: 8 mins
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are dark tiger tomatoes?
The article describes dark tiger tomatoes as the kind of tomatoes that smell and taste like a real tomato — the author found them at a small neighborhood shop in Spain that lets you taste before you buy. They are a heirloom variety with distinctive dark striping and an intense, sweet flavor that the author contrasts with the tasteless commercially grown tomatoes common in supermarkets.
What is wild rocket and how does it differ from regular arugula?
Wild rocket is the more intensely peppery, thinner-leaved cousin of cultivated arugula (also called rocket). The recipe uses 100g of it as the salad’s green base — its sharpness contrasts with the sweetness of the dark tiger tomatoes and the mild multicolor pasta.
Can I add Parmesan to this salad?
Yes — the notes specifically suggest adding a few thin slices of Parmesan over the salad and call it “a great combination.” Add them just before serving so they don’t wilt under the apple vinegar and olive oil dressing.
