Name: Tomato Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette
Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 5 large ripe beefsteak or heirloom tomatoes (cut into 1/2″ slices); 2 Tbs. rinsed salt-packed caper (optional); Freshly ground black pepper; 10 fresh medium basil leaves (torn into approx. 1/2″ pieces)

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Tomato Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette

Fresh tomatoes from the garden pair well with this tasty vinaigrette. This could become your favorite way to dress tomatoes.

Course Salad

Cuisine salad

Ingredients

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
5 large ripe beefsteak or heirloom tomatoes cut into 1/2″ slices
2 Tbs. rinsed salt-packed caper optional
Freshly ground black pepper
10 fresh medium basil leaves torn into approx. 1/2″ pieces

Instructions

Combine shallots, vinegar, 1/2 tsp. salt, and sugar in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil to blend. Set vinaigrette aside. Arrange tomatoes on a large platter. Sprinkle capers over (if using); season with salt and pepper. Scatter basil on top. Whisk vinaigrette again; drizzle over salad. Adapted from Bon Appetit.