Summer Tomato Flight
A Tomato Flight is a colorful board of tomato slices topped in six unique ways—burrata, pesto, ricotta, feta, BLT, and ranch. Fresh, fun, and perfect for summer entertaining.
Ingredients
- 2-3 large heirloom tomatoes sliced thick
Burrata Slice
- Burrata cheese 1 ball
- olive oil just a drizzle
- balsamic glaze just a drizzle
Pesto Slice
- basil pesto about 2 teaspoons per slice of tomato
- 2-3 fresh mozzarella pearls
- 1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts
- 2 teaspoons shaved Parmesan
Ricotta Slice
- Ricotta about 1 tablespoon per tomato slice
- lemon zest
- black pepper
- honey just a wee drizzle over the top
Feta Slice
- 1 tablespoon crumbled feta
- 2-3 slices cucumber
- pickled red onion just a wee bit to add acidity to the tomato slice
- kalamata olives chopped or sliced
- pinch dried oregano
BLT Slice
- crisp-cooked bacon crumbled
- ⅛ cup Romaine or iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 2 teaspoons mayonnaise
Garden Ranch Slice
- 2 teaspoons ranch dressing
- ⅛ cup Romaine or iceberg lettuce, shredded
- sliced cucumber just 2-3 thin slices of cucumber
- 1 tablespoon carrot shredded
- fresh dill or parsley
Instructions
- Slice 2–3 large heirloom tomatoes into ⅓–½-inch rounds and arrange on a serving platter.
- For Burrata Slice: Add burrata, basil, olive oil, and balsamic glaze.
- For Pesto Slice: Spread pesto, then add mozzarella pearls, pine nuts, and Parmesan.
- For Ricotta Slice: Spread ricotta, then top with lemon zest, pepper, and honey.
- For Feta Slice: Add cucumber, feta, pickled onion, olives, and oregano.
- For BLT Slice: Spread mayo, then add lettuce and bacon.
- For Garden Ranch Slice: Drizzle ranch, then add lettuce, cucumber, carrot, and dill.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Chef Jenn’s Tips
- Use different colored heirloom tomatoes for the prettiest presentation.
- Pat tomato slices dry with a paper towel before topping so everything sticks.
- Prep toppings ahead of time, but slice tomatoes at the last minute.
- For a fun twist, let guests assemble their own slices at the table.
A Note on Nutritional Information
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