"A little salt will help draw out moisture and punch up the flavor, and an acid like vinegar is a crucial ingredient for any good tomato marinade. Cookbook author and TV personality, chef Alex Guarnaschelli, likes to use two different types of vinegar for her tomatoes: Red wine vinegar and balsamic. The Food Network star shared her tips for the best heirloom tomato salad recipe in a video on TikTok, where she explained that the components of the two vinegars complement each other perfectly when mixed over tomatoes. 'I like that combo of a little sour red wine vinegar and more naturally sweet balsamic,' she said."
"Red wine vinegar can be very sharp, so make sure to use just a very light sprinkling so it doesn't overpower the tomatoes. After seasoning her tomatoes with flaky Maldon salt and pepper, Guarnaschelli puts her thumb over the bottle for more control. While you're free to be as liberal as you want with the balsamic, Guarnaschelli opted for a light drizzle before adding sugar, olive oil, and sesame seeds to hers."
A light sprinkle of red wine vinegar paired with a sweeter balsamic enhances heirloom tomato flavor. Salt draws out moisture and intensifies taste while acid is essential for a tomato marinade. Season tomatoes with flaky Maldon salt and pepper, and control sharp red wine vinegar by using it sparingly. Drizzle balsamic more liberally, then finish with a pinch of sugar, good olive oil, and sesame seeds. When buying red wine vinegar, check the ingredient list for a specific grape variety since single-varietal vinegars provide clearer flavor than unspecified blends. Choose vinegar based on personal preference or nostalgia.
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