Hello, everyone! We’re sharing the perfect recipe for a delightful tomato salad. This dish features a mix of tomatoes and a unique sauce made with olives, almonds, and our Olizzi Olive Oils. It’s a great way to enjoy fresh, seasonal ingredients with a touch of elegance.
Ingredients:
- Pink tomatoes
- Field tomatoes
- Cherry tomatoes
- Black olives
- Raw almonds
- Sea salt
- Hot pepper (optional)
- Lemon zest
- Olizzi Everyday Olive Oil
- Olizzi Premium Organic Olive Oil
- Fresh basil
- Black pepper
Step-by-Step Recipe:
- Prepare the Tomatoes Choose a variety of tomatoes for a rich flavor profile. We used a mix of pink, field, and cherry tomatoes. Dice the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces for easy eating. Sprinkle sea salt over the tomatoes to enhance their natural sweetness and let them sit for a few minutes.
- Roast the Almonds In a pan, heat Olizzi Everyday Olive Oil and add raw almonds. Roast the almonds until they start to turn a golden color. The Everyday Olive Oil is ideal here due to its stability under heat and subtle flavor. Add a hot pepper to infuse a slight heat into the almonds; remember to remove the pepper before serving.
- Make the Sauce Combine the roasted almonds with black olives and lemon zest. Drizzle in Olizzi Everyday Olive Oil, which will serve as part of the salad dressing. This will create a warm, flavorful base for the salad.
- Assemble the Salad Arrange the diced tomatoes on a serving plate. Drizzle some of the warm almond and olive oil sauce over the tomatoes. Add finely chopped fresh basil on top for a burst of freshness.
- Final Touches Finish the salad with a generous drizzle of Olizzi Premium Organic Olive Oil. This olive oil adds a sharp, robust flavor that complements the sweetness of the tomatoes and the richness of the almonds. Sprinkle a bit of black pepper for extra flavor.
- Tomato Selection: Mix different types of tomatoes for varied flavors and textures.
- Olive Oil Use: Use Olizzi Everyday Olive Oil for cooking and roasting, and Olizzi Premium for finishing touches to preserve its sharp flavor.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. The sea salt and black pepper should be balanced to complement the other ingredients.
This tomato salad is more than just a simple side dish. With the addition of roasted almonds and a flavorful olive oil sauce, it becomes a vibrant and delicious part of any meal. The combination of Olizzi Everyday and Olizzi Premium Olive Oils highlights the versatility of our products and enhances the overall taste of the dish.
We hope you enjoy making and tasting this fresh tomato salad.
Best wishes and enjoy your meal!