Name: Summer Tomato Tonnato Salad
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: For the Tonnato:; 1 large egg; 1/4 cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice (from 2 whole lemons), divided; 2 anchovy fillets (about 1/4 ounce; 7g); 1 teaspoon (5ml) Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon (5g) capers, drained; 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil; 4 ounces (113g) oil-packed tuna, such as Ortiz, drained; 1/2 cup (120ml) extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; For the Salad:; 2 pounds (900g) mixed ripe tomatoes (see note); 2 tablespoons (30g) chopped Calabrian chilies; Toasted black sesame seeds and coarse sea salt, for serving (optional); 15 to 20 fresh basil leaves, large leaves torn and small leaves left whole

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This Summer Tomato Tonnato Salad combines mixed ripe tomatoes with a zesty tonnato sauce made from egg, lemon juice, anchovy fillets, Dijon mustard, capers, vegetable oil, and oil-packed tuna. Topped with chopped Calabrian chilies, fresh basil, toasted black sesame seeds, and coarse sea salt for a burst of flavor.

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Servings: 4

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For The Tonnato

1 large egg

1/4 cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice (from 2 whole lemons), divided

2 anchovy fillets (about 1/4 ounce; 7g)

1 teaspoon (5ml) Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon (5g) capers, drained

1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil

4 ounces (113g) oil-packed tuna, such as Ortiz, drained

1/2 cup (120ml) extra-virgin olive oil

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

For The Salad

2 pounds (900g) mixed ripe tomatoes (see note)

2 tablespoons (30g) chopped Calabrian chilies

Toasted black sesame seeds and coarse sea salt, for serving (optional)

15 to 20 fresh basil leaves, large leaves torn and small leaves left whole

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

941kcal

47%
Fat

91g

4%
Saturated Fat

14g

0%
Carbohydrates

15g

0%
Fiber

4g

0%
Sugar

8g

0%
Protein

14g

0%
Cholesterol

110mg

5%
Sodium

295mg

14%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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