There is truly no produce item more juicy, addictively sweet and tart, and scrumptious than an heirloom tomato. Although it looks like a mutated, bulbous alien fruit, the heirloom tomato is a true gift from the produce gods. These heavenly tomatoes tomatoes are varieties that have been around for generations and have retained their original characteristics and genetics.

Think of heirloom tomatoes like purebred animals, only in tomato form. They are not genetically modified or hybridized and they come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. Don’t be afraid of the green ones! No matter what the color of the tomato is, give them the old feel test. If you notice that the tomatoes are very soft or squishy, avoid them and opt for ones that are a little firmer in texture. If the tomatoes are too firm, they may need a day or two to ripen more for optimal flavor.

These tomatoes are rich in several nutrients, including vitamins C, A, and K, fiber, potassium, and antioxidants. Researchers note that heirloom tomatoes contain carotenoids, which work to prevent cellular damage and reduce inflammation. Some of these carotenoids may even improve heart function.

This salad is beautiful because of its simplicity. You don’t want to hide the flavor of the heirloom tomatoes with strong flavors, so the dressing is simple. The seasonings complement the acidity of the tomatoes, making this salad a dish that you can serve year round. We hope you love it as much as we do!

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If you’ve perused the stalls of your local farmer’s market recently, you probably noticed the influx of tomatoes. Summer is the best time of year to get your hands on everything from colorful heirloom varieties to plump vine-ripened tomatoes. Although heirloom tomatoes are more expensive, they are worth it for recipes like this. When you want the tomatoes to shine, you buy heirloom tomatoes, but they aren’t a requirement for this recipe.

Tomatoes, especially heirlooms, are so juicy and delicious during summer that you can slice them and enjoy them as is. Maybe season with a little sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, or take it a step further and make one of the best summer tomato salads ever. The ingredients are simple, but the flavors are dynamite. There is a time and place for long ingredient lists, but there is something to be said for letting the ingredients shine. The combination of the fresh herbs, red onion, and sweet tomatoes with the acidic vinaigrette is exactly what you need in life. To tame the intensity of the red onion, soak them in cold water for about 10 minutes after you thinly slice them. This is a game changer, folks, especially if you want to enjoy raw onion.

This recipe calls for Italian parsley and curly parsley. Whereas Italian parsley has a smoother texture and stronger flavor, curly parsley’s flavor is more muted, but the color is brighter. Not only do both parsleys offer different flavors, but they also offer different textures for this salad. Just make sure that when you toss the ingredients with the dressing that you use a gentle hand. The last thing you want to do is overwork the ingredients!

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Have you ever purchased pre-made tomato soup from the grocery store? Many well-known brands offer their signature soups that often come in plastic containers. Next time you go to the store, check the nutrition label and notice how much sodium is in the entire container. Always pay attention to the serving size because there are often four or more servings in one of those containers, and you may eat at least two servings at a time.

This vegan tomato soup is not only made from whole food ingredients, but it also is very low in sodium. In fact, the potassium content in tomatoes works to regulate blood pressure by eliminating excess sodium in the body. Additionally, the lycopene in tomatoes that gives them their signature red hue may lower cholesterol levels and inflammation. The fiber in tomatoes, while helping to improve digestion, plays a role in lowering cholesterol, which helps reduce the risk of heart disease. Finally, the vitamin C in tomatoes works together with lycopene to help regulate blood pressure.

Although this is a tomato soup, there is more to the soup than the tomatoes. The aromatic basil is truly the best complement to the acidic tomato. There is some oregano in this soup, but adding too much makes it taste like marinara sauce. You want to achieve the perfect balance with your soup and this recipe may be the exact equation you need for deliciousness!

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This marinated tomato salad proves that a tomatoes, herbs, and onion make a beautifully vibrant salad. The secret to this salad is fresh ingredients. Sorry, folks, but you need to leave the dried herbs in the spice rack. Get your hands on fresh herbs, plump tomatoes, and you can thank us later because the flavors are intense and heavenly.

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Whether you are cleansing or not, it can be a healthy habit to adopt raw vegan recipes into your regular lifestyle. It’s possible to create an assortment of different dishes with raw vegan ingredients, from salads and snacks to entrees and desserts. In the case of this recipe, we toss raw zucchini noodles with a a raw tomato garlic sauce. The flavors are intense and leave your taste buds yearning for more long after you finish the meal.

To make zucchini noodles, you need a vegetable spiralizer. Although a handheld one will work for zucchini, it doesn’t spiralize other ingredients easily. For this reason, we recommend that you get spiralizer that has “feet” to remain stable on the counter. It’s very easy to use and is effective for numerous ingredients, including zucchini, carrots, sweet potatoes, and butternut squash. If you don’t want to purchase a spiralizer, you can turn zucchini into flat noodles by using a peeler. There is no wrong way to turn a zucchini into noodles; rather, the spiralizer just makes the process easier.

Zucchini noodles would not be enjoyable without an incredible sauce. Because they don’t exhibit a strong flavor profile, they can easily take on the flavors of whatever you toss them in. To make the sauce, simply add all of the ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. You can leave the blender running for a minute or two, or longer, so that the high revolutions naturally warm up the sauce. That’s a little raw vegan hack for all of our cleansers! After making the sauce, toss the zucchini noodles in it, plate, and enjoy!

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Refresh your palate and enjoy spoonful after spoonful of this nutritious and delicious gazpacho. If you are not familiar with gazpacho, it is a cold soup that originated in the Andalusia region of southern Spain. Typically, it consists of a mixture of tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, onions, garlic, and olive oil. There are fruit-based gazpachos, like this recipe, that use melons as the base.

For this recipe, blend together several ingredients, including watermelon, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, garlic, shallot, and more. The sweetness from the watermelon helps balance the intensity of the other ingredients. One of the great things about this gazpacho is that it helps enhance your hydration efforts. Most of the ingredients in this recipe contain a high water percentage. For instance, the water content of watermelon, cucumber, and tomato exceeds 90%. This also helps with the water consistency of the soup. The soup has some body, but it is meant to be thin and light. That’s why gazpacho is a classic summer dish. The weather is warm, however, and we thought a refreshing raw vegan soup would hit the spot!

One final note for the gazpacho beginner: chop the garlic and shallot prior to blending. The primary reason to do this is to tame their flavor and avoid large chunks that don’t blend during the blending process. You may also have to tinker with the measurements to shape the flavor to your liking. You may want to exclude the serrano pepper, or use less shallot. The choice is up to you! Lastly, the soup comes together with freshly chopped cucumber, tomato, and avocado on top. It’s nice to have a little more texture in your bites!

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This soup is similar to a traditional gazpacho, which is a classic cold soup in Spanish cuisine. Made from blended vegetables, gazpacho is often served in the summer, but you can eat it year round. Much like gazpacho, this soup is a wonderfully light and refreshing dish that contains anti-inflammatory and alkalizing properties. After enjoying a bowl of this soup, both your taste buds and your body will thank you.

Each ingredient in this soup offers an array of nutritional benefits. Tomatoes are hydrating fruits that are rich in lycopene, an organic pigment that is similar to beta-carotene. According to research, lycopene promotes healthy bones and works to naturally lower blood pressure. Bell pepper is a rich source of vitamin C that people often overlook. It also contains antioxidants and various carotenoids, which exhibit anti-inflammatory properties. The lemon also offers vitamin C, which is an integral nutrient for optimizing immune function. Despite the acidic nature of lemon outside the body, it has an alkalizing effect once you ingest it.

Once you have all of your ingredients prepped and ready to go, it’s all about the blender. Since the ingredients in this raw soup are not frozen or difficult to blend, any blender will suffice. If you have a powerful, high-speed blender, that is the optimal choice. A powerful blender has the ability to generate more heat when you put it on the high setting. This is a beneficial step if you want to naturally warm up soup. Think of it like a raw vegan hack to infusing your food with a little warmth. That said, this soup does pack a spicy kick, which is another way to warm up when temperatures are low.

There are no toppings to this soup, but you have freedom in that department. Diced avocado or cucumber, cilantro leaves, a lemon wedge, and a drizzle of olive oil will enhance the flavor. You can also be a purist and leave the recipe as it stands. You are the chef and should make your soup how you want it. Just keep it within the realm of raw vegan.

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Pesto is one of the easiest sauces that you can make in a blender. It typically requires a few simple ingredients, but you can change up the ingredients if you want a different flavor profile. There’s no need to include dairy and you can use almonds, walnuts, or cashews in place of pine nuts, which can be quite pricey.

One of the best iterations of pesto is the sun-dried tomato pesto. Sun-dried tomatoes offer a robust, warming flavor with a hint of acidity. Because this pesto is raw vegan, the sun-dried tomatoes have to be dried, not in oil. You can find the fully dried tomatoes in various grocery stores, and they typically come in a bag. The jarred varieties with excess oil are not acceptable to consume while cleansing.

Because you don’t have the excess moisture from the oil, you have to soak the sun-dried tomatoes in water a couple hours before making this pesto. This helps to soften them up and make the blending process much easier. You may also need a little extra water when it comes time to blend. Don’t worry, the water won’t dampen the flavor of this pesto. There are too many powerful ingredients that won’t surrender to a little water! Lastly, it’s best to use a food processor instead of a blender for this recipe. The reason for this is because there isn’t a ton of liquid, so an average blender won’t blend everything thoroughly, or you’ll be left with excess chunks.

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If you could concentrate summer into a single bowl, it would be this recipe. The sweet, refreshing mango pairs beautifully with the creamy avocado. Tomatoes and fresh lemon juice bring much needed acid to the party. Finally, the brightness from the red onion and cilantro set this salad on another level.

Do you know why this is the perfect salad to make as summer comes to a close? Well, it’s bright, beautiful, aromatic, and consists of various complementing flavors and textures. Some might even say that this zesty salad is addictive. Once you have one bite, it’s impossible to not come back for more. The colors alone make you return for more bites.

When it comes to salad preparation, there are several items that you should cut exactly the same. Ideally, cut the red onion and cilantro very fine, and make sure to mince the garlic. Cut the avocado and mango into larger cubes because they are the featured ingredients. You can cut the tomato how you like, but it’s better to cut them into thinner wedges. We do not advise dicing them finely. Once you prep all of the ingredients, toss them in a bowl so they can get to know each other. Let the salad sit for like 15 minutes so the flavors can intensify and then enjoy.

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This week on Dherbs Kitchen, Chef RedBeard walks us through how to make a Summer Sliced Tomato Salad!

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