Heirloom Tomato and Heritage Wheat Salad with Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-09 · Updated 2026-04-09

A vibrant summer salad featuring heirloom tomatoes and ancient grains, dressed in a bright citrusy vinaigrette that highlights each ingredient's natural flavor. This mediterranean-inspired salads ready in about 70 minutes pairs diced heirloom tomatoes, cooked heritage wheat berries, chopped fresh basil into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 cups, diced heirloom tomatoes
• 1 cup, cooked heritage wheat berries
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh basil
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup, thinly sliced red onion
• 1/2 cup, pitted kalamata olives
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Combine 1 cup cooked heritage wheat berries, 2 cups diced heirloom tomatoes, 1/4 cup sliced red onion, and 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives in a large bowl.
2. Step 2: Whisk together 3 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper until emulsified.
3. Step 3: Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated, then fold in 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil just before serving.