Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Heirloom Tomato & Blueberry Salad. Juicy heirloom tomatoes, fresh blueberries, creamy burrata, and fragrant basil come together in a stunning combination of flavours and textures. Drizzled with sherry vinaigrette, balsamic gel, and extra virgin olive oil, then topped with a crunchy pine nut garnish, this salad is perfect for any occasion. Finished with arugula, Maldon salt, and cracked pepper, it’s a fresh, elegant dish that celebrates seasonal ingredients. Serves 2.

Ingredients:

• 2 large heirloom tomatoes 
• 4-5 small heirloom tomatoes
• 2 oz fresh blueberries 
• 4 oz burrata 
• Fresh basil leaves
• 1 fl. oz. sherry vinaigrette 
• 1 tsp balsamic gel*
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp pine nut crunch 
• Maldon salt and cracked pepper to finish
• Arugula leaves (to garnish) 
• *may substitute with your favorite balsamic glaze, if desired 

Balsamic Gel:

• 2 cups balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon agar

Sherry Vinaigrette:

• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard 
• 1 small clove garlic
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 cup grapeseed oil
• 1/4 cup sherry vinegar
• Good pinch of kosher salt to taste

Pine Nut Crunch:

• 1 cup pine nut
• 1/2 fresh egg white
• 1 Teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 
• Pinch of sugar
• Pinch of salt

Directions:
Balsamic Gel 

1. Place ingredients into a pot and bring to a simmer for 1 minute. 
2. Cool in a fridge until the gel is set and cold.  
3. Place into a blender and blend on high until mixture has fully been whipped.  
4. Place into a squeeze bottle and use how you please. 

Sherry Vinaigrette 

1. Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until fully emulsified. 
2. Set aside. 

Pine Nut Crunch

1. Preheat the oven to 350 Fahrenheit.  
2. In a bowl, place all ingredients together and mix. 
3. Lay onto a cookie or sheet pan lined with parchment paper and place into the oven for about 3-6 minutes.  
4. Remove when golden caramel brown. (Baking time may vary slightly depending on each person’s oven).

Salad: 

1. Cut the tomatoes and set aside.  
2. Wash all fresh produce under cold water for 10-15 seconds, set aside.  
3. Plate ingredients on 1 plate or 2 plates…
4. Garnish with the basil leaves and pine nut crunch.