Name: Heirloom Tomato Flight Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American (Seasonal Fusion)
Ingredients: 1 heirloom tomato, thickly sliced into 3 rounds; Flaky salt, to season each slice; 1 teaspoon basil pesto; ¼ cup cottage cheese (or ricotta); Hot pepper oil, to drizzle; 2 slices Coppa or prosciutto; 1 slice Fior di latte (or fresh mozzarella); 1 teaspoon chopped pistachios (or walnuts); Hot honey, to drizzle; ½ cup baked feta egg salad (or your preferred egg salad); Optional Garnish:; Microgreens or fresh chopped herbs

Description

This Heirloom Tomato Flight is a no-cook, flavor-packed summer dish featuring thick tomato slices topped with three distinct combinations: pesto with cottage cheese, prosciutto with mozzarella and pistachios, and savory egg salad. Perfect for a light lunch, brunch platter, or elegant appetizer, this recipe is both visually stunning and effortlessly delicious.

Ingredients

1 heirloom tomato, thickly sliced into 3 rounds
Flaky salt, to season each slice

Flight 1:

1 teaspoon basil pesto
¼ cup cottage cheese (or ricotta)
Hot pepper oil, to drizzle

Flight 2:

2 slices Coppa or prosciutto
1 slice Fior di latte (or fresh mozzarella)
1 teaspoon chopped pistachios (or walnuts)
Hot honey, to drizzle

Flight 3:

½ cup baked feta egg salad (or your preferred egg salad)
Optional Garnish:
Microgreens or fresh chopped herbs

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Instructions

Prepare Tomato Base:
Slice the heirloom tomato into three thick rounds. Lay them flat on a serving board or platter and sprinkle each with flaky salt.
Assemble Flight 1:
On the first slice, spread a thin layer of basil pesto. Add a scoop of cottage cheese or ricotta and finish with a drizzle of hot pepper oil.
Assemble Flight 2:
Top the second slice with Coppa or prosciutto and a round of Fior di latte. Sprinkle with chopped pistachios or walnuts and drizzle with hot honey.
Assemble Flight 3:
Spoon a generous amount of baked feta egg salad onto the third slice, spreading slightly.
Garnish & Serve:
Arrange the prepared slices on a serving dish. Garnish with microgreens or chopped herbs and serve immediately for peak flavor.

Notes

Make It Vegetarian: Use ricotta and skip the prosciutto for Flight 2.
Egg Salad Tip: Use store-bought or try a baked feta version for extra flavor.
Tomato Tip: Let tomatoes sit at room temperature before slicing to enhance flavor.
Scaling Up: Easily multiply ingredients for more servings; this makes a great platter for entertaining.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Lunch
Method: No-cook
Cuisine: American (Seasonal Fusion)