After consuming unspeakable amounts of pork, chips, scones and stout in Ireland, this past week was full of cold grain salads, fruits and vegetables. I was back to my kitchen and garden, and not only was I craving some lighter foods, but what was left of the garden needed to be used up.
Things are dry and hot and we’ve lost several plants, but there are still some things hanging on. Mainly peppers and cherry tomatoes, and the other tomatoes are very slowly beginning to ripen.
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| Alma Paprika Peppers |
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| The last of the Patty Pan, Merlot Peppers, Bell Peppers, Poblano Peppers and San Marzano Tomatoes |
I’ve also been taking advantage of the great deals being offered by producers around here. This week I picked up white and golden peaches, an outstanding cantaloupe and lots of sweet corn.
So before I continue with more from Ireland (I still have 2 more posts) I thought some recipe posts were in order. Or at least, foods I’m making in my kitchen. I say that because this fresh salad really has no recipe.
We finally got two Mr. Stripey tomatoes from the garden this week. I’m so excited because they are by far my favorite. Since I’ve seen plenty of recipes that use watermelon with tomatoes, I thought maybe my Mr. Stripey would go well with the cantaloupe. If nothing else, I knew the color would be gorgeous.
Turns out that the flavor combination is pretty awesome as well. Just slice up an heirloom, thinly slice some super sweet cantaloupe, add a little sea salt and pepper and then top it with a little basil if desired (I used Thai basil).
wow what a wonderful salad and so pleased you had fun in ireland I need to red your posts,
I saw Rebecca’s tweet and I’ve never put these two together. It looks wonderful!
Simply gorgeous 🙂
Mr Stripey tomato looks gorgeous paired with the cantaloupe! Such simple and elegant dish!
Rebecca – Thanks! We had a great time!
Maureen – I hadn’t either. It was a pleasant surprise! 🙂
Marianne – It’s hard to make a great color combo look bad. 🙂
Viv – I loved the simplicity of it and the sweet with the slightly acidic tomato really pairs up well.
I am excited to learn something new and meet a new blogger every time! Loved the variety of produce you have and would have love to have some merlot peppers myself!
Will go back and read your other posts, now! Thanks for stopping by at my site:)
Gosh, it’s not a combination I’d have thought of, but now I’m intrigued to try (assuming I can find a good cantaloupe, that is!)
Beautiful salad!
The cross section of the heirlooms look amazing! Easily forgiven for having too much stout in Ireland! 🙂
Perfectly light and a terrific combo!
that look great! n wonderful shots too
I always crave light, fruit and veggie-ful fare when I get home from vacation. This looks so refreshing! I would never have thought to pair these together.
It is a gorgeous combination. Boy, is your garden producing!
look simple and wonderful!
I love heirloom tomatoes. Very pretty colors indeed.
This is a great combination
your produce looks incredible
what beautiful beautiful tomatoes! the farmer’s market in london that i manage also sold them, and i got them once, so delicious and juicy AND pretty!