TOMATO SALAD WITH ANCHOVY TOASTS

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Tomato salads are the ultimate summertime food. Ripe and sweet, tomatoes need little more than a good vinaigrette dressing. This salad has a niçoise bent, with anchovy toast and black olives.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     lunch, quick, salads and dressings, appetizer, main course

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 large shallot, finely diced
2 small garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Pinch of salt
Pinch of ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 small garlic clove
Salt
3 or 4 anchovy fillets, rinsed
2 tablespoons olive oil
12 baguette slices, toasted
3 pounds ripe summer tomatoes of different colors and shapes, sliced
Salt
Ground black pepper
Handful of black olives, niçoise or other
Basil leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • Make the vinaigrette: Put the shallot and garlic in a small bowl. Add red wine vinegar, a pinch of salt and a pinch of pepper and macerate 5 minutes. Whisk in the olive oil and set aside.
  • Make the anchovy toasts: Pound garlic to a paste with a little salt, then mash anchovy fillets into the paste. Stir in olive oil. Paint toasts lightly with anchovy mixture and set aside.
  • Arrange tomatoes on a platter or in a low wide bowl. Season tomatoes with salt and pepper. Scatter olives over tomatoes. Whisk vinaigrette and spoon evenly over tomatoes. Garnish with basil leaves and anchovy toast.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 237, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 664 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Velledor
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This was a great recipe! The tomatoes were perfectly ripe and juicy, and the anchovies added a nice salty touch. The toasts were crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Nana Akua
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I would have liked to see some more ingredients or flavors added to the salad.


Hannah Yeboah
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This was a delicious and easy recipe. The tomatoes were perfectly ripe and juicy, and the anchovies added a nice salty touch. The toasts were crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Paul Paul
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I loved this dish! The tomatoes were so fresh and flavorful, and the anchovies added a nice salty touch. The toasts were the perfect way to soak up all the juices. I will definitely be making this again.


Obinna Edochie
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less anchovies, or omitting them altogether.


Qurban Ali Khushk
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This was a great recipe! The tomatoes were perfectly ripe and juicy, and the anchovies added a nice salty touch. The toasts were crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Princess Fairy
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I'm not a big fan of anchovies, but I actually really enjoyed this dish. The tomatoes were so sweet and juicy, and the toasts were crispy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again, even without the anchovies.


MD BELAL HOSSAIN
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy summer lunch or dinner. The tomatoes are so fresh and flavorful, and the anchovies add a nice salty touch. The toasts are the perfect way to soak up all the juices.


Creative Brain
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This dish was a bit too simple for my taste. I would have liked to see some more ingredients or flavors added to the salad.


Shahzaib Butt
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Delicious! I love the combination of sweet tomatoes, salty anchovies, and crispy toasts.


Aryanna Berlin
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This was a great way to use up some ripe tomatoes from my garden. The salad was light and refreshing, and the anchovy toasts added a nice touch of umami.


Pat Temple
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I thought this dish was just okay. The tomatoes were good, but the anchovies were too salty for my taste. The toasts were a bit bland.


Dominique Henderson
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Meh.


PANNDA GAMING
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This was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors. The tomatoes were perfectly ripe and juicy, and the anchovies added a nice briny flavor. The toasts were crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Lucky Ebimo
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Easy and delicious! I love the simplicity of this dish, and the flavors are amazing. The tomatoes are so flavorful, and the anchovies add a nice salty touch. The toasts are the perfect vehicle for all the flavors.


MUHAMMADSAQLAIN MALIK
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This tomato salad with anchovy toasts was a delightful summer dish! The combination of fresh, juicy tomatoes, salty anchovies, and crispy toasts was perfect. I especially liked the addition of the capers and red onion, which added a nice tang and cru