Summer Tomatoes - The VIVO Way
Some recipes aren’t really recipes — they’re rituals.
When tomatoes are at their peak, you don’t need much. Just a few good ingredients and one that brings them all together.
For us, that’s always VIVO.
It’s not just an accent. It’s the heart of the dish. When you use VIVO, the proportions shift — you rely on it more, because it does more. The flavor becomes clearer. Brighter. More complete.
This is the salad we keep coming back to — simple, seasonal, and layered in a way that only VIVO can deliver.
The VIVO Way to Do Tomatoes
At first glance, it’s just tomatoes, basil, olive oil, and salt.
But the moment VIVO hits, something changes.
The acidity isn’t sharp — it’s elegant. The fruit notes bring lift. Every ingredient feels like it’s been turned up just enough.
This isn’t vinegar as you know it. This is VIVO — and this is what it was made for.
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 2–3 ripe summer tomatoes (about 1.5 lbs), cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons VIVO Lambrusco vinegar
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 3–4 sprigs fresh basil, torn
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Crusty Italian bread, for serving
Instructions
- Cut the tomatoes into chunks, keeping their juice.
- Add to a bowl with VIVO, olive oil, and a generous pinch of salt.
- Toss gently, then fold in the basil.
- Let sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes so the flavors can settle.
- Serve with good bread — and let the juices do the talking.
Why VIVO Matters Here
This salad is built around VIVO, not just dressed with it.
Its smooth acidity and fruit-forward character don’t compete with the tomatoes — they elevate them. It’s the quiet detail that transforms a simple bowl of summer into something memorable.
Variations
- Add sweet red onion or shallots
- Mix in Castelvetrano olives or capers
- Try different tomato varieties — yellow, heirloom, sungold
🥄 Good enough to drink. Impossible to forget.
This dish is a perfect example of how a single ingredient can make everything else shine.
We love seeing how VIVO shows up in your kitchens. Tag us @tastevivo if you make it — or put your own spin on it.