Hickory-Smoked Tomato Salad

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This hickory smoked tomato salad recipe is a delightful twist on a classic summer dish. The smoky flavor of the tomatoes adds depth and complexity to the refreshing salad. With just a few simple ingredients, including ripe tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and hickory wood chips, this recipe is both easy to make and bursting with flavor. Whether served as a side dish or a light lunch, this salad is sure to impress.

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Hickory smoked tomato salad recipe details

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A perfect match with grilled steak or burgers, this easy recipe for fresh tomato salad proves that yes, you can cook everything on the grill.
Ready in: 25 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 6

• 1/2 cup vinaigrette dressing
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1/2 cup hickory wood chips, soaked in water for 1 hour
• 6 tomatoes, cut in half
• Salt and pepper
• 8 ounces fresh mozzarella
• 15 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped

Preparation method

Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 10 mins

1. Whisk vinaigrette with Parmesan and mustard in a bowl. Set aside.
2. Drain wood chips and place in a smoke box. Set in the grill and preheat to medium.
3. Season tomatoes with salt and pepper. Set on the grill, face-up. Close lid and cook for about 10 minutes until tomatoes begin to peel. Cool.
4. Finish peeling the tomatoes, chop, and place in a bowl. Rip up the mozzarella and add to the bowl, along with basil. Stir with vinaigrette mixture to coat. Serve.