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.
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.
- Shallot: 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.
- Pitted black olives: 30 g
- Pickled capers: 2 tablespoons
- Chopped basil leaves: to taste
4
Add salt and pepper to taste. Whisk the sauce and dress the salad.
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
