25/10/2026
What makes a really good tomato salad?
Ripe heirloom tomatoes, a simple dressing and a generous sprinkle of Murray River Salt pink flakes.
But the real secret? A little patience.
Giving the dressing time to rest allows the eschalot and garlic to gently pickle, while the tomatoes release their lovely natural juices.
With heirloom tomatoes coming into season, this is one salad you’ll want to make on repeat throughout the warmer months.
Heirloom tomato salad with our pink salt flakes 🍅
Ingredients
4 ripe heirloom tomatoes, cut into irregular wedges
1 eschalot (French shallot), finely minced
2 garlic cloves, finely grated
1 anchovy, finely minced, or ½ tsp fish sauce (optional)
¼ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp sugar
2 tbsp red w**e vinegar
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
Murray River Salt Flakes, to finish
Freshly cracked black pepper
Method
In a large bowl, combine the eschalot, garlic, anchovy or fish sauce (if using), oregano, sugar, red w**e vinegar and olive oil. Stir together and leave to rest for 15 minutes, allowing the flavours to develop.
Add the heirloom tomatoes and gently toss through the dressing. Leave to stand for another 10 minutes, allowing the tomatoes to release their juices and mingle with the dressing.
Fold through the fresh parsley and season with black pepper.
Transfer to a serving platter, spoon over any remaining dressing and finish with a generous sprinkle of Murray River Salt Flakes.
Serve with crusty sourdough to soak up all those beautiful tomato juices!