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Veggies: Tomato Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette, Capers, and Basil

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

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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-inch slices
  • 2 tablespoons rinsed salt-packed capers
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 10 fresh medium basil leaves, torn into approximately 1/2-inch pieces

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from bonappetit.com

Preparation

Step 1

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

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