We Cook! Mill’s Tavern’s Whole Heirloom Tomato Salad Arugula, Balsamic Glaze Stracciatella

(Serves 2):

This vibrant summer salad celebrates peak-season heirloom tomatoes, known for their natural sweetness. Complemented by creamy stracciatella, peppery arugula and a drizzle of balsamic glaze, it’s a simple and elegant summer dish.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: None
Total Time: 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 medium whole heirloom tomatoes
• 2 cups of arugula
• ½ cup stracciatella cheese
• 2 tbsp. balsamic glaze
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• Sea salt and cracked black pepper, to taste
• Fresh basil, for garnish (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS:

Assemble the Salad:

• On a serving plate, arrange arugula as a base and nestle in the whole heirloom tomatoes.

Add the Cheese:

• Spoon stracciatella over and around the tomatoes, allowing it to gently pool into the arugula.

Finish the Dish:

• Drizzle with balsamic glaze and olive oil.
• Season generously with sea salt and cracked pepper.
• Garnish with torn basil leaves, if desired.
• Serve immediately.

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About Executive Chef Edward Bolus and Mill’s Tavern:

Edward Bolus is the Executive Chef at Mill’s Tavern, a fine dining establishment in a unique urban setting at the foot of historic College Hill, located at 101 North Main Street in Providence, Rhode Island, where he and his team deliver an impressive menu that combines local and seasonal ingredients in innovative and exciting new ways.

Chef Bolus’ knowledge and skills coupled with a passion for improvisation guarantees guests with a noteworthy and elevated dining experience. The Tavern’s fruits and vegetables are harvested from area farms, its chops and steaks are cut daily, and the seafood is always fresh.

Located in the century-old Pilgrim Mill’s Building in Providence, the Mill’s Tavern dining room has rustic brick walls, polished dark woods, vaulted casement ceilings and linen tablecloths that work together to impart a sophisticated yet cozy ambiance. A wood-burning oven—used in much of the cooking–glows cheerily from an open kitchen, where the bustle of busy chefs and food servers lends an energetic vibe. The sleekly designed and fully stocked bar serves a wide array of cocktails and beers, and also offers the opportunity for casual dining.

Additionally, Mills Tavern is known for its extensive and award-winning wine selection and was the recipient of Wine Spectator magazine’s “Award of Excellence” for 10 consecutive years. It was also named the best steakhouse in Rhode Island by Yelp, based on volume and ratings of reviews in 2023.