Heirloom Tomato Salad With Fried Capers

Pairing juicy, sweet summer tomatoes with the salty crunch of fried capers and a mustardy vinaigrette creates the most mouthwatering heirloom tomato salad recipe we’ve ever had.

Prep/Cook Time: 25 Minutes, Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon or dill
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more to taste
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 3 tablespoons capers, rinsed
• 2½ pounds heirloom tomatoes, cut into 1-inch wedges
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, mixed colors, halved

Directions

1. Whisk vinegar, mustard, tarragon (or dill), ½ teaspoon pepper and salt in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in 4 tablespoons oil and continue whisking until well combined.
2. Pat capers dry thoroughly. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add the capers and cook, stirring occasionally, until light brown, about 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel.
3. Divide tomato wedges and cherry tomatoes among 8 plates. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and top with the fried capers. Season with pepper.

Nutritional Information

Per Serving: 103 calories; 8 g fat (1 g sat, 6 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 7 g carbohydrate; 0 g added sugars; 5 g total sugars; 2 g protein; 2 g fiber; 196 mg sodium; 439 mg potassium

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