True, a perfectly ripe heirloom tomato needs no further embellishment ... where he found his muse in a tomato-and-onion salad served with the restaurant’s signature steak sauce.

Make the dressing: Slice ¼ inch off top of each heirloom tomato ... to grated tomato and stir well to combine. Return dressing to measuring cup. Make the salad: Add cherry tomatoes, onions ...

From Afrim Pristine’s salad of tomatoes, toasted almonds and prosciutto to Alison Roman’s crushed pea and black olive recipe, these burrata dishes are the perfect springtime starter.