Tomato Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette, Capers, and Basil
A fresh and vibrant salad featuring ripe tomatoes dressed with a tangy shallot vinaigrette, briny capers, and aromatic fresh basil. Perfect as a summer side dish.
6 servings
10 min
Ingredients
- •3 tablespoons minced shallots
- •3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- •½ teaspoon kosher salt plus more
- •½ teaspoon sugar
- •½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- •5 large beefsteak or heirloom tomatoes
- •2 tablespoons rinsed salt-packed capers
- •to taste black pepper
- •10 leaves fresh basil
- •torn basil
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Combine shallots, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and sugar in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil to blend. Set vinaigrette aside.
5 min
- 2.
Arrange tomatoes on a large platter. Sprinkle capers over; season with salt and pepper. Scatter basil on top. Whisk vinaigrette again; drizzle over salad.
5 min
