Photo by Chelsie Craig, food styling by Pearl Jones
If the idea of cottage cheese in a summer tomato salad sounds weird to you, try to think of it like a caprese that just got back from a little Eastern European vacation. While plating the dressed veggies on top of the vinaigrette makes for a more elegant presentation, this salad is just as delicious (though possibly a little less photogenic) when all of the elements are tossed together and allowed to marinate. Serve with grilled kielbasa and wedges of cold ripe watermelon for dessert.