A perfect grazing tray for summer!
Grazing boards are a popular, relaxed way to feed a crowd, and an Heirloom Tomato Grazing Board is an excellent choice for warm-weather gatherings. Bright, juicy heirloom tomatoes in a range of colors, paired with fresh basil and mozzarella pearls, make an attractive, flavorful centerpiece — and it requires no oven time.
How to make an Heirloom Tomato Grazing Board
Begin by choosing a variety of heirloom tomatoes in different colors and sizes. Varieties such as yellow Brandywine, red beefsteak, and Cherokee Purple offer pleasing contrast, and a pint of assorted small tomatoes fills the board. Slice the larger tomatoes into roughly 1/3″ rounds and arrange them by color on a medium to large platter or wooden board. Tuck the smaller tomatoes into the gaps; you can skewer a few on wooden picks for easy serving. Finish by sprinkling coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper over the tomatoes and tearing fresh basil leaves across the board. Add a mound of mozzarella pearls on one side and garnish with extra basil for a simple, elegant presentation.
If you have an abundance of tomatoes from the garden or a recent farmers market haul, this board is an easy way to use them. Slice, arrange, open a bottle of wine, and invite friends or neighbors — it’s a relaxed way to enjoy a late-summer evening.
Heirloom Tomato Grazing Board
Ingredients
- 1 medium to large yellow Brandywine tomato slice into 1/3″ rounds
- 1 medium to large beefsteak tomato slice into 1/3″ rounds
- 1 medium to large Cherokee Purple tomato slice into 1/3″ rounds
- 1 pint assorted small tomatoes
- 1/3 cup mozzarella pearls
- 2-3 leaves basil torn, plus more to garnish
- salt to taste
- fresh ground pepper coarsely ground
Instructions
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Arrange sliced tomatoes by color across a medium to large platter or wooden cutting board.
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Fill gaps with the smaller tomatoes, or thread a few onto skewers for easy picking.
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Sprinkle the tomatoes with salt, freshly ground pepper, and torn basil leaves.
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Place mozzarella pearls in a small pile on one side of the board, garnish with basil, and serve.
Notes
Nutrition information is an approximation and should be used as a guideline only.
Additional Info
Skip complicated hors d’oeuvres and serve this easy Heirloom Tomato Grazing Board at your next event for a fresh, colorful option that everyone can enjoy.
Looking for more easy summertime party foods? Try these!
- Watermelon Pizza
- Whipped Feta Quinoa Dip
- Frozen Banana Yogurt Pops
- Mexican Street Corn Salad
Love heirloom tomatoes? Try this grazing board, then take a photo and share it on Instagram to show how yours turned out.
