Heirloom Tomato Salad with Tangy Garlic Balsamic Vinaigrette

This gorgeous salad is as beautiful as it is delicious. At the height of summer, you can usually find lovely heirloom tomatoes at any well-stocked grocery store. For the loveliest and tastiest salad, select several different varieties of heirloom tomatoes.

What you'll need:

• 10 cups mixed greens
• 5-7 heirloom tomatoes in various sizes and colors (because variety is just more fun!)
• 2 cups fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
• 1 red onion, finely sliced

Tangy Garlic Balsamic Vinaigrette

• 1 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 5-7 cloves garlic, crushed (this is deliciously garlicky, so if it's a bit too much for you, take it down by 2-3 cloves for a milder dressing)
• 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
• salt and pepper to taste

First, let's whip up our dressing: combine all ingredients in a dressing jar or container, and shake wildly! Set aside and let the flavors blend for at least 30 minutes.

Arrange approximately 2 1/2 cups of mixed greens on each of four plates or large bowls. Divide the tomatoes, basil, and red onion equally among the plates. Drizzle each salad with dressing. Enjoy!