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Mediterranean Tomato Salad

Mediterranean Tomato Salad: Stunning 20-Minute Ultimate Summer Side


  • Author: New York Recipe
  • Total Time: ~ 20 mins.
  • Yield: ~ 8 servings.
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A vibrant and healthy savory side dish featuring 2 pounds of medium vine-ripened tomatoes cut into quarters tossed with fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley shaven red onion brined capers minced garlic extra-virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 lbs medium tomatoes.

  • 2 cups fresh Italian parsley.

  • 3/4 cup red onion.

  • 1/2 cup brined capers.

  • 2 cloves garlic minced.

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil.

  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice.

  • 3/4 tsp kosher salt.

  • 3/4 tsp black pepper.


Instructions

  • Wash and slice 2 pounds of medium vine tomatoes cleanly into quarters dropping the pieces straight into a wide deep glass bowl.

  • Chop 2 cups of fresh flat parsley leaves coarsely using clean single-pass cuts to protect the delicate green stems across your board.

  • Drop the tomato quarters parsley shaven red onion rings drained capers and minced garlic pulp paste into the glass mixing basin.

  • Pour a quarter-cup of extra virgin olive oil and a quarter-cup of fresh yellow lemon juice over the raw vegetable layers.

  • Season the salad with kosher salt and black pepper grains tossing gently with a spoon to rest on the counter for 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Allowing the tossed salad to rest on your counter at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving is the secret to a professional-grade flavor meld for this Mediterranean Tomato Salad.

  • Lipid-heavy extra virgin olive oils provide a sophisticated and nutrient-dense foundation while adhering to strict platform rules.

  • This simple raw tossed cold side salad dressing is naturally pork-free and wine-free for rapid weeknight family comfort.

  • Prep Time: ~ 20 mins.
  • Cook Time: ~ 0 mins.
  • Category: Salads, Side Dishes.
  • Method: Raw Tossing.
  • Cuisine: Traditional Mediterranean Coastal.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: ~ 1 large filled 1-cup salad bowlful section.
  • Calories: ~ 119 kcal.
  • Sugar: ~ 4 g.
  • Sodium: ~ 536 mg.
  • Fat: ~ 10 g.
  • Saturated Fat: ~ 1.5 g.
  • Unsaturated Fat: ~ 8.5 g.
  • Trans Fat: ~ 0 g.
  • Carbohydrates: ~ 9 g.
  • Fiber: ~ 3 g.
  • Protein: ~ 2 g.
  • Cholesterol: ~ 0 mg.

Keywords: Mediterranean Tomato Salad, Raw Tossed Nightshades, Stunning Salad Recipes, Cold Parsley Dressings, Brined Caper Side Dishes, New York Recipe.