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Tomato Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette, Capers, and Basil

By Melia Marden

4.7

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Tomato Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette, Capers, and BasilMirabelle Marden

A salad this simple requires the finest ingredients to make it shine.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

3 tablespoons minced shallots
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus more
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
5 large ripe beefsteak or heirloom tomatoes, cut into 1/2" slices
2 tablespoons rinsed salt-packed capers
Freshly ground black pepper
10 fresh medium basil leaves, torn into approx. 1/2" pieces

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine shallots, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and sugar in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil to blend. Set vinaigrette aside.

    Step 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.

TagsSaladShallotVegetableTomatoBasilHerbs & SpicesSideBrunchLunchDinnerDairy FreeNut FreeGluten FreeVegetarianVeganRawKetoQuickEasyWeeknight Meals30 Minutes or LessNo-CookBon Appétit

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