TOMATOES WITH BASIL AND ANCHOVIES
A great tomato salad starts with great tomatoes. Buy ripe tomatoes in season from the market or farm stand, or, even better, pick them straight from the garden. The anchovies (they are rinsed briefly to tame them) are an important feature, the perfect counterpoint to the tomatoes' sweetness. Add a large handful of aromatic basil leaves just before serving.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, quick, salads and dressings, appetizer, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Make the vinaigrette: Put garlic, shallot and vinegar in a small bowl. Whisk in 3 tablespoons olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Put anchovies in a small bowl and cover with milk. Leave for 5 minutes, then carefully rinse with water and blot with paper towels. (Alternatively, skip the milk and simply rinse anchovies with water and blot.) Transfer to a small plate and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- About 5 or 10 minutes before serving, place tomatoes in a large, deep platter or low-sided serving bowl. Season generously with salt and pepper, then add vinaigrette and toss gently to coat.
- Just before serving, add the basil leaves and toss gently. Garnish with anchovy fillets and a sprinkling of crushed red pepper, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 147, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 612 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams
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Nizar Khan
[email protected]This recipe looks amazing! I'm going to make it tonight.
Natacha Nkutu
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe!
sajib saha
[email protected]This dish is a must-try for any tomato lover.
Charmain Hunter
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to use up my garden tomatoes. This recipe is a great way to do that.
Shahzaib Shahzaib
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and it's perfect for serving with grilled meats or fish.
Asad Sial
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this dish. It's just a few fresh ingredients, but they come together to create something truly special.
Rportocarrerox
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make, but it tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.
Olayinka Onakoya
[email protected]I've never been a fan of anchovies, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The anchovies added a nice salty flavor to the dish.
Shani Malhi
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I love that it uses fresh ingredients and is so flavorful.
Lifedo Emmanuel
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was delicious! I used fresh tomatoes from my garden and the flavor was amazing.
Momun Md
[email protected]This is the best tomato dish I've ever had! The flavors of the tomatoes, basil, and anchovies were perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this again.