My favourite Tomato Salad
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My favourite Tomato Salad
Description
My favourite Tomato Salad centers on ripe tomatoes cut into wedges and combined with finely minced eschalots and garlic to add mild onion and aromatic depth. The dressing is a straightforward mix of white wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil that lightly coats the tomato pieces, allowing their natural sweetness to shine. Kosher salt and white pepper season the salad evenly, while fresh basil leaves sliced finely add bright herbal notes. The salad is gently tossed to preserve the tomato texture and served immediately to enjoy the fresh, juicy quality of the ingredients. This salad offers a crisp, slightly tangy flavor with a delicate balance of aromatic and savory components.
Ingredients
- 4 tomatoes 180g/ 6oz each) (Note 1, ripe
- 1 1/2 tsp eschalot US: shallots) (Note 2, finely minced
- 1/2 tsp garlic use a knife, not garlic press, finely minced
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar (Note 3)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt cooking salt
- 2 pinches white pepper
- 1 1/2 tbsp basil plus extra for garnish (Note 4, finely sliced leaves
Instructions
- Cut the tomatoes into 8 or 10 wedges, cutting out the core. Place in a large bowl.
- Sprinkle over eschallots, garlic, salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar.
- Gently toss to coat tomatoes. Add basil, toss again to disperse.
- Pour into bowl and serve immediately! (Tip: Bread for mopping up the tomato juices is on point).
Notes
- Use ripe tomatoes for the best flavor, but good results can be had even with greenhouse tomatoes in off-season.
- Eschalots (shallots) provide a delicate sweetness; substitute the white part of green onions or finely minced red onions if needed.
- White wine vinegar is preferred for brightness, but apple cider, sherry, or champagne vinegar also work; balsamic vinegar can be used but darkens tomatoes.
- Finely sliced fresh basil adds essential herbal notes; a pinch of dried oregano can be a substitute or addition.
- Serve immediately; bread is recommended for soaking up the salad juices.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 117 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 117cal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 443mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 294mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1025IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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