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!
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Multicolor Salad with Wild Rocket and Dark Tiger Tomatoes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2
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?
Dark tiger tomatoes are the kind of tomatoes that smell and taste like a real tomato — I 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 I contrast 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). I use 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 — I specifically suggest adding a few thin slices of Parmesan over the salad; it’s a great combination. Add them just before serving so they don’t wilt under the apple vinegar and olive oil dressing.
