Name: Summer Tomato Salad With Spicy Tonnato
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: For the Spicy Tonnato:; 1 ripe beefsteak tomato (about 10 ounces; 285g); Kosher salt; 1 large egg; 2 tablespoons (30ml) fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon); 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 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 30g) Turkish hot pepper paste (see notes), plus more if desired; 1/2 cup (120ml) extra-virgin olive oil; For the Salad:; 2 pounds (900g) mixed ripe tomatoes (see notes); 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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15m

This Summer Tomato Salad with Spicy Tonnato is a refreshing burst of flavor. The spicy tonnato is made with ripe tomatoes, egg, lemon juice, anchovies, capers, and tuna. It's served with mixed ripe tomatoes, black sesame seeds, coarse sea salt, and fresh basil leaves for a delicious and colorful salad.

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Servings: 4

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For The Spicy Tonnato

1 ripe beefsteak tomato (about 10 ounces; 285g)

Kosher salt

1 large egg

2 tablespoons (30ml) fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)

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 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 30g) Turkish hot pepper paste (see notes), plus more if desired

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

For The Salad

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

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

584kcal

29%
Fat

53g

2%
Saturated Fat

7g

0%
Carbohydrates

17g

0%
Fiber

5g

0%
Sugar

9g

0%
Protein

12g

0%
Cholesterol

58mg

2%
Sodium

362mg

18%

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

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Summer Tomato Salad With Spicy Tonnato

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