Tomato Salad with Chocolate Dressing

Elevate your salad game with this bold and unexpected Tomato Salad with Chocolate Dressing—a show-stopping dish that perfectly balances sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. Featuring juicy cherry tomatoes and thick wedges of vibrant heirloom tomato, this salad is accented with aromatic fresh basil and topped with a luxurious, velvety dressing made from 70% dark chocolate, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and a touch of honey. The delicate drizzle of chocolate dressing enhances the natural sweetness of the tomatoes while adding a rich depth of flavor. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe is a unique twist on a classic tomato salad, perfect for impressing at dinner parties or enjoying as a refreshing and indulgent appetizer.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 250 grams Cherry tomatoes
• 1 large Heirloom tomato
• 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
• 50 grams Dark chocolate (minimum 70% cocoa)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash the cherry tomatoes and halve them. Slice the heirloom tomato into thick wedges. Place them in a serving bowl or platter.

Step 2

Tear the fresh basil leaves into smaller pieces and scatter them over the tomatoes.

Step 3

In a small heatproof bowl, break the dark chocolate into small pieces.

Step 4

Melt the chocolate over a double boiler or in the microwave in 10-15 second intervals, stirring between intervals, until fully melted.

Step 5

Once the chocolate is melted, whisk in the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and honey until the mixture is smooth and glossy.

Step 6

Season the chocolate dressing with sea salt and ground black pepper, adjusting to taste.

Step 7

Drizzle the chocolate dressing over the tomatoes and basil.

Step 8

Optionally, garnish with additional basil leaves or a light sprinkle of sea salt for presentation.

Step 9

Serve immediately as a refreshing and surprising salad that combines sweet, savory, and tangy notes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(509.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	661.9

Total Fat 50.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1200.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 47.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.6g	0%
Total Sugars 30.6g
Protein 7.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 99.5mg	0%
Iron 7.9mg	0%
Potassium 1373.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.0%

Protein: 4.6%

Carbs: 28.3%