Heirloom Tomato Salad with Watercress and Pickled Shallots

Ingredients

• 1 shallot
• peeled and thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 4 small heirloom tomatoes (about 1 pound)
• 2 cups watercress

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine the shallot with ½ cup white wine vinegar, season with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Refrigerate 30 minutes, or until shallots turn pink.

3. 3

   Strain before using.

4. 4

   To make dressing, take 2 tablespoons of vinegar from the shallot mixture and place in a bowl.

5. 5

   Whisk in 1/2 cup of extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

6. 6

   To make the salad, cut the heirloom tomatoes into wedges.

7. 7

   Place 2 cups watercress in a large bowl and top with tomato wedges, pickled shallots and dressing.