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
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2 lbs medium tomatoes.
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2 cups fresh Italian parsley.
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3/4 cup red onion.
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1/2 cup brined capers.
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2 cloves garlic minced.
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1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil.
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1/4 cup fresh lemon juice.
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3/4 tsp kosher salt.
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3/4 tsp black pepper.
Instructions
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Wash and slice 2 pounds of medium vine tomatoes cleanly into quarters dropping the pieces straight into a wide deep glass bowl.
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Chop 2 cups of fresh flat parsley leaves coarsely using clean single-pass cuts to protect the delicate green stems across your board.
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Drop the tomato quarters parsley shaven red onion rings drained capers and minced garlic pulp paste into the glass mixing basin.
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Pour a quarter-cup of extra virgin olive oil and a quarter-cup of fresh yellow lemon juice over the raw vegetable layers.
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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
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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.
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Lipid-heavy extra virgin olive oils provide a sophisticated and nutrient-dense foundation while adhering to strict platform rules.
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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.