Italian Tomato Salad
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Italian Tomato Salad
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A refreshing Italian tomato salad made with summer tomatoes and a simple dressing, garnished with gremolata.
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Ingredients
- 700 grams tomatoes 1 ½ pounds, any variety, ripe and firm
- 1 clove garlic small
- 1 small red onion
- 60 mls olive oil ¼ cup, good quality
- 1 tablespoon wine vinegar red or white
- ⅙ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
gremolata
- 25 grams fresh parsley ½ cup, washed and dried
- 1 clove garlic small
- 1 small lemon unwaxed
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Chop the small tomatoes into wedges and the larger ones into chunks, and place in a bowl.
- Finely slice the onion and add to the tomatoes.
- Finely chop the garlic and transfer to a small bowl. Add the vinegar then pour in the olive oil slowly, whisking till emulsified.
- Mix in the salt and pour over the tomatoes, mixing to ensure they are well coated in the dressing. Cover and set aside for half an hour to allow the flavours to come develop.
Gremolata
- Zest the lemon and chop into small slivers, chop the parsley and slice the garlic finely. Combine in a small bowl and add salt.
Assemble the salad
- Transfer the tomato salad to a serving dish, garnish with gremolata and serve at room temperature with some crusty bread.
Notes
- Use the best quality ingredients you can find for this simple salad.
- Any variety of tomatoes can be used, but they should be ripe and firm.
- Select a very good quality extra virgin olive oil.
- You can use either a red or white wine vinegar.
- Try to prepare this salad half an hour in advance as once salt is added, juices from the tomatoes are released, creating a delicious dressing.
- The gremolata adds delicious fresh flavour.
- This salad will keep in the fridge till the next day and will be delicious on toast. Stir well before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
164kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
11mg
(0%)
Potassium
455mg
(13%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1458IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
26mg
(29%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 164 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 164kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 455mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1458IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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