Tomato, plum and coriander salad

Name: Tomato, plum and coriander salad
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4-6
Cuisine: Modern Australian
Ingredients: 1 large shallot, peeled and sliced into thin rounds; 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp good-quality red wine vinegar; 1 tsp honey; ½ long red chilli, sliced into thin rounds (optional); 400g ripe heirloom tomatoes (available from your local farmers' market); 6 ripe plums (preferably blood plums); ½ cup loosely packed fresh coriander (stem is okay), chiffonade-cut; ¼ cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, chiffonade-cut; salt and black pepper

Danielle Alvarez

March 10, 2023

Danielle's tip: Keep plums and tomatoes out of the the fridge.William Meppem

easyTime:< 30 minsServes:4-6

The most important lesson I've learnt about tomatoes is to never refrigerate them: it robs them of all the aromas that produce flavour on your tongue and turns their flesh "mealy". The same applies to fresh plums. Instead, keep both on your bench top (under a mesh food cover, if needed) and make this salad the moment that they collide in ripe, juicy bliss.

Ingredients

1 large shallot, peeled and sliced into thin rounds
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp good-quality red wine vinegar
1 tsp honey
½ long red chilli, sliced into thin rounds (optional)
400g ripe heirloom tomatoes (available from your local farmers' market)
6 ripe plums (preferably blood plums)
½ cup loosely packed fresh coriander (stem is okay), chiffonade-cut
¼ cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, chiffonade-cut
salt and black pepper

Method

Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shallot with the olive oil, vinegar, honey, chilli (if using) and a good pinch of salt. Stir to combine and set aside.
Step 2
Remove the stems from the tomatoes using a small, paring knife and chop the tomatoes into bite-sized chunks. Cut the plum flesh away from the stone and then chop into similarly sized chunks.
Step 3
Add the tomato, plum and herbs directly to the vinaigrette and toss. Season to taste with salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Serve immediately.

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