Tomato and Shallot Salad

sliced multi-color tomatoes on a white plate with crispy browned shallots on top

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5 from 3 votes

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Yield 4 servings

Category Salad/Side dish

Cuisine American

Author Lauren Grant

Description

A simple and savory fresh tomato salad with frizzled shallots, garlic and capers. This salad celebrates the flavors of summer.

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Ingredients

▢ ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
▢ 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
▢ 1 small shallot, thinly sliced (½ cup)
▢ 1 tablespoon capers, patted dry
▢ 1 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
▢ 1 ½ pounds heirloom tomatoes, cut into ¼-inch slices
▢ 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
▢ Flaky sea salt
▢ 3 large basil leaves, chiffonade

Instructions

Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium until shimmering. Add garlic and shallot; sauté until just starting to toast, 2 minutes.
Add capers (be careful adding to hot oil) and continue to cook until garlic, shallots and capers are golden brown, 2–3 minutes. Add pepper flakes and sauté to toast, about 10 seconds. Transfer mixture to a small bowl.
Arrange tomatoes in a single layer over a large plate or platter. Spoon shallot mixture over top then drizzle infused oil over top. Drizzle vinegar over top then season with flaky sea salt.
Serve immediately.

Notes

We prefer the color and texture that heirloom tomatoes offer, but feel free to use any large round and ripe tomatoes.

Store tomatoes at room temperature for the best texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 364mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4.5g

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