Tomato Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette, Capers & Basil

By ezunich

Ingredients

• 3 tbs minced shallots
• 3 tbs red wine vinegar
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 5 large rip beefsteak or heirloom tomatoes, cut into 1/2 inch slices
• 2 tbs rinsed salt-packed capers
• Fresh ground black pepper
• 10 fresh medium basil leaves, torn into approximately 1/2 inch pieces

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Combine shallots, vinegar, 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; season with salt and pepper. Scatter basil on top. Whisk vinaigrette again; drizzle over salad.