Ahhhh, tomatoes . . . sweet, juicy, sun-ripened tomatoes. Now is the time to let these majesties of summer shine, with a simple drizzle of good extra virgin olive oil, a few flakes of fleur de sel, or a sprinkle of wild fennel pollen—not much more is needed to highlight tomatoes in all their peak-season glory.
So roll out the red carpet and keep reading for our 6 favorite ways to put the crowning touch on the almighty tomato.
1. Tondo DOP Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
This Sicilian extra virgin olive oil—with green, grassy aromas of fresh herbs and tomato leaf—is the ideal condiment for tomatoes. It’s gorgeous drizzled over a simple plate of tomatoes topped with crunchy fleur de sel—or, use Tondo DOP to create a quick raw tomato sauce with chopped fresh tomatoes and torn basil.
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2. Fleur de Sel from M. Gilles Hervy
Tomatoes love salt. A simple sprinkle can bring out their inherent sweetness for pure tomato bliss. Embrace simplicity and enjoy grilled bread topped with sweet slices of tomato and garnished with a flourish of extra virgin olive oil (like Tondo DOP mentioned above) and a sprinkling of fleur de sel.
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3. Condimento Balsamico Bianco Beatrice from Acetaia Leonardi
This delicate Italian white balsamic vinegar—blossoming with rich floral aromas and honeyed notes of dried apricots—plays wonderfully with tomatoes. Drizzle it over a tomato and stone fruit salad topped with burrata cheese and fresh basil, add a splash to tomato sauce or toss with roasted cherry tomatoes and spoon over crostini topped with fresh ricotta.
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4. Anchovy Fillets in Olive Oil from IASA
Calling all anchovy lovers! Just like the fleur de sel, the brininess of anchovies highlights the sweetness of tomatoes. Spice up your bruschetta routine and try grilled bread topped with a fresh puttanesca sauce—mix chopped fresh tomatoes with a drizzle of olive oil, minced black olives, capers and a touch of chili flakes, spoon over crostini and garnish with a couple meaty anchovy fillets.
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5. Zahtar Spice Mix
Bring out the savory side of tomatoes with this Middle-Eastern spice mix starring fresh zahtar herb, sumac, sesame seeds and a touch of sea salt. Top homemade hummus with roasted cherry tomatoes, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and finish with a generous amount of zahtar. Or make our recipe for Crispy Chicken Thighs with Fattoush Salad and Zahtar.
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6. Wild Fennel Pollen from Antica Drogheria Francioni
Say hello to our secret spice to success, Wild Fennel Pollen from Italy. This intensely aromatic spice—hand-harvested from the tiny yellow-green fennel flowers growing in the Tuscan countryside just before the plants go to seed—is milder yet more fragrant than fennel seed. Use fennel pollen to elevate any tomato dish—add a pinch to a rustic tomato sauce, sprinkle over Caprese salad or use to season slow-roasted tomatoes.
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