Fresh Heirloom Tomatoes with Basil, Capers & Olives

By á-8242

Fresh Heirloom Tomatoes with Basil, Capers & Olives is the perfect quick and easy pasta salad, side dish, or even main dish. Filled with the rich and savory flavors of olive oil, kalamata olives, and capers, this recipe makes the perfect topping for salads, roasted chicken, and so much more.

Ingredients

• OPTIONAL GARNISHES:
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cups chopped heirloom tomatoes (or cherry tomatoes cut into bite-sized pieces or with cherry tomatoes, halved)
• 2 tablespoons capers, drained
• 2/3 cup halved or chopped black or kalamata olives
• 1/2 cup slivered fresh basil
• salt and pepper to taste
• pasta of your choice
• grated fresh Parmesan slivers or feta
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leafed parsley
• grilled or browned mild sausage or bratwurst links, cut into bite-sized coins

Preparation

Step 1

Combine olive oil, chopped tomatoes, capers, olives, basil, parsley if using, salt/pepper in a large bowl and let sit 30 minutes or longer

Serve over pasta.