Tomato and Tapenade Salad

MediterraneanSeafoodEasy15 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 0.5 cup pitted black olives, preferably oil-cured or kalamata
  • 3 tbsp capers with a bit of their liquid
  • 4 fillets anchovy fillets with some of their oil
  • 1 clove garlic, lightly smashed
  • 0.3 cup extra-virgin olive oil (plus more to taste)
  • 2 lb ripe tomatoes
  • 1 tsp salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn

Instructions

  1. 1

    To make tapenade: put olives, capers, anchovies, and garlic in a food processor along with a bit of olive oil. Pulse once or twice, then slowly add remaining olive oil while machine is running. Do not purée — you want a coarse, uneven blend. Thin with more olive oil if desired.

  2. 2

    Core tomatoes, cut them in two horizontally, and shake out the seeds, squeezing gently. Chop.

  3. 3

    Toss chopped tomatoes with tapenade, and some salt and pepper if necessary.

  4. 4

    Stir in torn basil leaves.

  5. 5

    Taste, adjust seasonings, and serve.

Tags

salad