Layered Heirloom Tomatoes with Feta & Basil Oil

Ingredients:

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

3 red heirloom tomatoes, each cut into 3 slices

3 yellow heirloom tomatoes, each cut into 3 slices

1/2 cups (about 6 ounces) crumbled feta cheese

1/2 cup diced red onion

Preparation:

Process olive oil and basil in blender or immersion blender until chives are pureed. Set aside.

Stir together shallots and next 3 ingredients. Pour over red and yellow tomato slices. Toss gently and set aside. Place feta cheese in a large bowl and mash with a fork. Stir in onion.

Place bottom slice of red or yellow tomato on a serving plate. Spread about 2 tablespoons of feta mixture over slice. Drizzle with about a teaspoon of basil oil. Repeat with middle slice of tomato, feta mixture, and basil oil. Top with stem end of tomato. Repeat with remaining tomatoes, feta mixture, and basil oil. Drizzle tomatoes with remaining shallot marinade and basil oil. 

(Source: The Daily Meal)