Tomato Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette, Capers, and Basil

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Ingredients

6 to 8 Servings

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

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine shallots, vinegar, 1/2 tsp. 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.

Nutrition Per Serving

7 servings
1 serving contains: Calories (kcal) 170 Fat (g) 16 Saturated Fat (g) 2.5 Cholesterol (mg) 0 Carbohydrates (g) 6 Dietary Fiber (g) 2 Total Sugars (g) 4 Protein (g) 1 Sodium (mg) 220
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