Tomato salad with olives and capers from Reza

4 servings

10 minutes

Reza's tomato salad with olives and capers is a vibrant combination of Mediterranean flavors. The base of the dish is juicy tomatoes complemented by tangy olives and capers, creating a harmonious balance of sour and salty. The dressing made from shallots, red wine vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil adds a delicate depth and refined acidity. Basil provides freshness and completes the composition. This dish is perfect as a light appetizer or an accompaniment to the main meal. It pairs wonderfully with crusty bread and white wine, and its origins can be linked to the culinary traditions of European cuisine that value natural ingredients and simple yet exquisite flavor combinations.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 324.7
• Proteins: 1.3g
• Fats: 31.1g
• Carbohydrates: 9.9g

Ingredients

• Shallots: 1 head
• Red wine vinegar: 3 tbsp
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Sugar: 1 tsp
• Extra virgin olive oil: 120 ml
• Pitted olives: 30 g
• Tomatoes: 5 pc
• Pickled capers: 2 tbsp
• Crushed basil leaves: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the salad dressing. Place onion, vinegar, salt, and sugar in a small mixing bowl. Gradually pour in the oil until it reacts with the vinegar and forms an emulsion. Mix well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Shallots: 1 head
   • Red wine vinegar: 3 tablespoons
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Sugar: 1 teaspoon
   • Extra virgin olive oil: 120 ml

2. Place the tomatoes on a large plate.

3. Evenly distribute olives, capers, and basil among the tomatoes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pitted olives: 30 g
   • Pickled capers: 2 tablespoons
   • Crushed basil leaves:  to taste

4. Add salt and pepper to taste. Whisk the sauce and dress the salad.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste