Heirloom Tomato Salad with Goat Cheese

"No salad screams "SUMMER" louder than this one. The combination of tomatoes with freshly chopped herbs is a testament to the philosophy of simple recipes executed with the best possible ingredients. Heirloom tomatoes are grown from non-hybrid, open-pollinated seeds, and are the varieties that have been passed down through the generations by farmers and gardeners around the world. They are far superior to the red-colored tennis balls available in most grocery stores. If you can not find heirloom tomatoes, use a ripe tomato from your garden, a good produce market, or a farmer's market. Be sure to look for a regional goat cheese and support your local farmer. Other cheeses to consider for this recipe include briny cubes of feta or mild, creamy FRESH mozzarella. Note: Microgreens are the plant's first true leaves and are exceptionally tender. The young seedlings are harvested when less than fourteen days old, often with the stems attached. The tiny leaves are exact miniatures of how they look when mature. They are ofen very intense in flavor. Common varieties include arugula, basil, beet, collard, mustard, daikon, chard, and celery. Microgreens are available at upscale and natural grocery stores such as Whole Foods and many farmer's markets. Adapted from Chef Virginia Willis' cookbook, "Bon Appetit, Y'All"."